In his statements made at a press conference, Delgado emphasized that the event represents an “enormous step” on the path towards a more open and comparative political contest, an opportunity that until now had not been presented in this way for the candidates to directly oppose each other. their proposals in public.
Delgado highlighted the importance of this instance, provided for by law, which will allow voters to inform themselves and compare the proposals of both candidates. The candidate stated that he hopes that the debate will serve to evaluate the preparation and experience of each candidate, and to analyze who generates more “certainty and credibility” for the presidency.
In addition, Delgado took the opportunity to highlight the differences regarding his opponent’s participation in the campaign process. “Until now he preferred not to show proposals, not to show programs, not to show teams,” said Delgado in reference to Orsi, highlighting that the next debate will be the only instance in which voters will be able to see both candidates directly confronting ideas.
When asked about the style of the debate, which some see as too structured, Delgado mentioned that he would have preferred a more dynamic format. However, he acknowledged that the current debate represents progress and that his priority is for it to be a space for information rather than entertainment. “This is not a show, we are electing nothing more and nothing less than the President of the Republic,” said the candidate.
Delgado also highlighted the importance of credibility in politics, and noted that the debate will be an opportunity for the electorate to evaluate the coherences and inconsistencies of each candidate. In that sense, the slogan of his campaign, “We Know How to Comply.”
The debate will be broadcast on the national network on Sunday at 9 p.m. and is awaited with great interest, especially by those voters who have not yet decided their vote for the runoff that will define the next president of the Republic.
