The legislative candidate for the Civic Coalition (CC), Paula Oliveto, strongly criticized the attacks by President Javier Milei on journalism and recalled similar situations during Kirchnerism. In a recent statement, Oliveto expressed her concern about the violence against communication professionals and emphasized the importance of journalism in society. She highlighted that, despite criticisms, journalism will continue to fulfill its role of informing and unsettling power.
As part of her campaign to occupy a seat in the Buenos Aires Legislature, the current national deputy underscored the need to respect the right to inform and be informed. She stated that politicians and governments come and go, but the role of journalism endures. She also mentioned that a similar situation was experienced during the Kirchnerist government and that it is crucial to stop the violence against journalists.
Oliveto's criticisms come in a context of increasing tensions between the government and the media, especially after Milei's recent statements on social media, where he discredited journalists, accusing them of lying and having political motivations. The Civic Coalition, which competes with its own list in the City of Buenos Aires, has expressed its concern over attempts by those in power to discredit the press.
In relation to this issue, it is relevant to remember the importance of journalism in society, as Paula Oliveto pointed out, without journalists giving voice to diverse opinions, figures like Milei would never have reached the position of President. From the Civic Coalition, founded by Elisa Carrió, a contrary stance has been expressed against the discourses that seek to undermine the legitimacy of the press, highlighting the need to respect the work of journalists in society.
