In contrast to the stance of the new office, which seeks to 'unmask operations', the Buenos Aires spokesperson argued that exposure to criticism is inherent to public function. 'Those of us who choose to be protagonists in public life are subject to scrutiny that also includes the expression of falsehoods, lies, and operations. There are no excuses,' stated Laura Alonso in her post. 'It is part of our job to respond, deny, and be held accountable,' she explained. In a direct warning against the use of public resources for the culture war, Alonso stated: 'Never use the state apparatus to impose the 'official truth'. Finally, she dismissed the significance of the new body with a lapidary phrase: 'Let's hope this 'office' is exhausted in a forgettable message from X.' Buenos Aires, Feb. 5 (NA) — The creation of the Official Response Office by the national government generated the first major short circuit with PRO. Laura Alonso, a Buenos Aires legislator and former spokesperson for the Government of the City of Buenos Aires (GCBA), countered the initiative with a strong message in defense of freedom of expression. The former official under Jorge Macri drew a clear line to the Casa Rosada's communication strategy: 'If there is one aspect in which the State should absolutely not intervene, it is in 'manufacturing the truth'.
