The President of the Republic asked to be photographed with the leader of Cabildo Abierto, who remained with his gaze on the floor.
He Republic President, Luis Lacalle Pouhad an uncomfortable meeting with the senator and presidential candidate of Town meeting (AC), Guido Manini Rioswithin the framework of the commemorative event for the 194th anniversary of the Oath of the Constitution.
Surrounded by authorities and photographers, the president approached the leader of the council and asked to take a photo with him. “We took a picture with the general, look at this photo, look, look,” he joked in front of those present while Manini Ríos kept his gaze on the floor, just like the senator and co-founder of CA did. Guillermo Domenechwho forced a smile.
In an attempt to break the tension of the moment, Lacalle Pou went further and grabbed Manini Ríos by the arm and shoulder while laughing. “For the campaign,” he exclaimed before shaking him.
As Lacalle Pou left, Domenech followed him with his gaze and Manini Ríos adopted a much more serious expression than he had until moments ago, showing his discomfort.
The tense relationship between Lacalle Pou and Manini Ríos
The relationship between the two has been non-existent since Lacalle Pou requested the resignation of Manini Ríos’ wife, the senator Irene Moreirawhen she was in charge of the Ministry of Housing and Territorial Planning (MVOT), more than a year ago.
On previous occasions, the councilor said that although CA continues to be part of the government alliance, he does not follow orders from anyone. “Not even the Pope gives me orders”then slipped Manini Ríos, who professes the Catholic faith.
Likewise, Manini Ríos said that his relationship with Lacalle Pou is now “strictly formal” and “working”, and that a potential break between his party and the now called Republican Coalition will depend on “the dynamics of the facts.”
At the end of last year, the former commander in chief of the National Army He suggested that Lacalle Pou might prefer that the coalition does not win the 2024 elections, as this might “not serve” his political aspirations and a potential return to power. Presidency in 2030.
Source: Ambito
