Ojeda highlighted a change in the “correlation of forces” within the coalition, recognizing greater Colorado influence after the electoral results.
In an interview with Radio Universal, Argimón recognized the relevance that the Colorado Party achieved in the coalition, but maintained that “without a doubt, the correlation of forces changed and, therefore, I would not speak of co-government, because that is managed from another perspective.” The vice president pointed out that, despite the greater red representation, “the National Party is the one that leads the coalition.”
In addition, Argimón considered that each party must assume a specific role according to its electoral support. “We are all going to have a role to play regardless of the coalition, although clearly the greatest responsibility lies with those of us who obtained the greatest electoral flow,” he stated ahead of the November 24 runoff.
On the other hand, the former presidential candidate of the Independent Party, Pablo Mieres, criticized Ojeda’s statements, describing them as “very unfortunate” and considering that they do not understand the nature of the coalition. “Here, to win in the second round, everyone’s contribution is needed and the future government coalition is both a qualitative and quantitative phenomenon,” said Mieres on the Arriba Gente program on Channel 10.
Mieres added that Ojeda’s vision of “a new way of doing politics” represents, in his opinion, “the worst ways of doing politics.” Asked if he will speak with Ojeda about it, the independent representative commented: “I think he is deeply mistaken and I suppose they will make him see it.”
