The visit of the President of Brazil Luiz Inazio “Lula” Da Silva and the act he carried out in the Municipality of Montevideo generated internal disputes within the Broad Front, especially in the face of disapproving statements about the presentation of the mayor of Canelones and probable pre-candidate for the presidency for that political force, Yamandú Orsi.
Orsi, in statements to Del Sol FM (99.5) Doble Click, was the first to express that Lula’s presentation at the mayor’s office seemed like an “act” and not the delivery of recognition. “Error or noise, not entirely convenientis that from our ranks formally through networks they were calling for what ended up being an act“. And he added that within the Broad Front areas, there was never a debate on whether or not to invite through party social networks. “Perhaps it will generate that not very convenient confusion“, he indicated.
Orsi’s statements, which were broadcast at 08:00 AM this Thursday, did not go unnoticed by the rest of the leaders of the Broad Front. Both from its ranks, the Popular Participation Movement, and from sectors that in recent times have been closer to the mayor, such as the Socialist Party, expressed their position, in a scenario in which the electoral game and the possible internal between Orsi and Cosse for the 2024 national elections begin to dominate the political agenda.
The general secretary of the sector, Gonzalo Civila, defined Lula’s presentation at the Mayor’s Office as a “mobilization.” “Yesterday’s mobilization was a great success. Now we must continue: mobilize for a project of deep democracy, for Latin American unity, for equality, walking with those who fight for human dignity every day. To record it: only the people save the people“, he tweeted.
To this message was added that of the socialist senator, José Nunes. “I thank Carolina Cosse for the initiative of receiving Lula and giving him a necessary framework for popular participation in his sight. Latin American unity will be forged by our peoples with their struggle for a dignified life, a just society and a sovereign continent“,
The former general secretary of the party, Mónica Xavier, who belongs to the renewal wing of the sector and is currently not in its management bodies, also came out to support the mayor. “Brazil and Lula are back! A significant visit at all levels and an essential framework for popular participation for a leader like Lula. Good Carolina Cosse!he tweeted in a publication in which the mayor enthralled.
Concern and requests for unity
Other leaders, such as Mario Bergara, They expressed concern that “episodes that seem to advance the electoral contest of the pre-candidates” will be repeated in the political force. “I don’t think that does the Broad Front good. The goal is for the Broad Front to return to government for the good of Uruguayan society. The sum of minor wear does not lead to a major triumph. The Frente Amplistas owe a consistent and united action to the Uruguayan people“he said on his Twitter account.
That tweet was quoted by Fuerza Renovadora Senator Liliam Kechichian. “I totally agree,” she said.
The messages of unity were also expressed by the legislator of the MPP, Alejandro “Pacha” Sánchez. “Notice to the navigators, the fight is against the right! Because his project does not represent the needs of the national majorities. The rest is all a story…”. The MPP’s own Twitter account replicated that message.
In the same sense was the mayor of Salto, Andrés Lima: “The key is to be with the people and always do it. Listen, propose and help: today and now from the place that touches us. Not to be distracted and to take care of unity“, also expressed from his Twitter account.
Another who advocated for unity was the senator of the Communist Party, Oscar Andrade, who quoted the famous phrase of Martín Fierro, “brothers be united.” “Brothers be united because that is the first law; have true union at any time, because if they fight among themselves, outsiders will devour them.”
“These are problems that all units have”
The president of the Broad Front assured that the dispute between Orsi and Cosse was “a problem like all the units have.” “They are simply points of view of what had to be done with the arrival of Lula. And political actions taken by the mayor of Montevideo and the one of Canelones of what was the best strategy. The Broad Front did not have the conditions to generate unique spaces because there were important agenda problems“He said this Thursday in an interview with Así nos Va de Radio Carve.
