President Luis Lacalle Pou has announced his intention to go out to defend the government throughout the country, before the next elections. During a meeting with the ruling coalition, Lacalle said that he would be willing to play on the edge ahead of the campaign, even though this could generate controversy in some quarters.
Lacalle’s strategy of going out to defend the government before the elections can be seen as risky. Some critics might argue that this could be perceived as an act of despair by the president and his government. However, others might see this as a bold move and an attempt to show his commitment to the country and its people.
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Why go out to defend the government?
The right-wing president anticipates what will be a heavy and complex pre-campaign for the government coalition, covered by the case of Alejandro Astesiano, one of the most complex cases of corruption that has overshadowed politics in recent years. It could also be a way to promote your achievements and highlight the work done during his tenure. By going out to speak to people across the country, Lacalle is able to reach a broader audience and build a stronger relationship with the population.
According to sources present at the meeting to the newspaper The countryThe coalition supported him in his decision and expressed confidence that this strategy would be effective. However, some members of the coalition also expressed concern about possible backlash from some quarters. The leader of the ultra-right party Cabildo Abierto, Guido Manini Riostook the opportunity to make it clear that he has strong discrepancies with the economy driving of the government.
Lacalle also wants to take the bull by the horns regarding the case of Sebastián Marset, the drug trafficker who was granted a passport by his government that helped him get out of a Dubai jail.
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