2024-08-04 12:26:36
In a recent interview published by the newspaper El Observador, made on Tuesday the 30th, Guido Manini Ríos (GMR), leader of Cabildo Abierto, and his current partner, Lorena Quintana (LQ), addressed the political situation in Uruguay month after internal. elections. Below are highlights from their conversation.
Manini Ríos reflected on the results of the internal elections and emphasized the difference in the level of militancy compared to previous elections. “It wasn’t a great election, but it wasn’t a debacle either.”he said, emphasizing the loss of votes in traditional parties such as the National Party and the Colorado Party, which, according to him, are more alarming than those of the Cabildo Abierto.
The ultraconservative leader also issued a warning about the health of the ruling coalition, pointing out that recent polls are enough to think about. He insisted that the party must win the votes of the Cabildo to ensure victory and emphasized his commitment to reach out to Uruguay: “We’re visiting disadvantaged neighborhoods, working to reach everyone.”
Why Lorena Quintana?
Manini Ríos explained the choice of Lorena Quintana as current comrade, emphasizing her experience in key areas such as security and addiction. “She really reinforces the message of the Cabildo,” he said, pointing out that Quintana was involved in the party from the inside.
On her behalf, Quintana, a family doctor with extensive experience in addiction treatment, showed her commitment to public health and criticized the lack of compliance in education about the risks associated with the use of cannabis. “Today as a doctor you can go out and say that tobacco causes lung cancer, but if you say that cannabis causes problems, you will be filled with enemies,” he said.
Positions regarding education and proposals for change
Quintana also addressed his stance on education and the call “gender ideology”, the set of ideas and positions that the right believes are harmful to heteronormative conservative frameworks.
The deputy argues that “identity is not a social construct” and that education should focus on personality. In addition, he referred to the Cabildo’s plan for the progressive repeal of the cannabis lawemphasizing the need to focus on education about its risks rather than immediate recall.
Increased Infrastructure for Addictions The leaders also emphasized the problem of addiction, which indicated that the existing treatment infrastructure is clearly insufficient. “80% of the treatment slots are in the hands of civil organisations, and less than 20% in the State,” Quintana pointed out, which emphasizes the urgent need to improve the coverage and quality of the state service.
Focus on Family and Youth Finally, both leaders advocated making the family a priority in public policies, citing worrying statistics about adolescent mental health and the need to strengthen family ties. Quintana suggested developing programs that provide communication tools to improve the relationship between parents and children: “The little person needs to know that he can tell his father or mother about his problems.”
Manini closed the interview by emphasizing the importance of dialogue and working with the public, emphasizing “not only winning elections, but being able to listen to the real needs of Uruguay and respond to them.” With these statements, Manini Rios and Lorena Quintana outline an overview of challenges and proposals that could define the future of the country in the upcoming election context. The focus will be on Cabildo Abierto’s ability to connect with the needs and concerns of Uruguayan citizens.
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