Last Tuesday, Jose Carlos MahiaMinister of Education and Culture appointed by Yamandu Orsicriticized the president’s statements Luis Lacalle Pou. The discussion arose from meetings of transition between the current government and the incoming team, focused on the “very small” number of information received.
Lacalle expressed that during the transition with Tabare Vazquezhis team received even more limited information, and assured that they have already been delivered “several folders” in various areas. The Broad Front Senator Mahia responded at a press conference without having participated in the previous process, highlighting the current shortage.
Dialogue with the current MEC
Despite his criticisms, Mahia highlighted the positive dialogue with the current minister of Education and Culture, Pablo da Silveira. He noted that outgoing authorities are actively working to answer questions from the incoming team. Mahia expressed his desire to obtain more items in the coming days to facilitate a more efficient transition.
The leader of Uruguay Assembly emphasized the need to receive information about “commitments in concrete form”, the “execution” of projects and “labor links” within the MEC. According to Mahiathis information is key to preparing the future management of the ministry.
Other reactions in the incoming government
The criticism was not exclusive to Mahia. Martin Vallcorbafuture undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, also expressed his discontent. Vallcorba stated that the incoming government only received “three or four folders” with “information available on the web,” suggesting an insufficiency in the detail provided.
For its part, Pablo Caggianinext president of They codeinterpreted the actions of Lacalle as those of “a candidate” instead of a president who is about to leave office. These statements reflect a shared concern about the quality and quantity of information in the transition.
