(By Sebastián Saijo, special for Télam)
A strong controversy was generated on social networks by the launch by the mayor of Miami, Francis Suarezto carry out a fundraiser for his 2024 presidential campaign in the United States, with the “hook” that his followers can win tickets for the debut of the world soccer star Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer.
“Win front row tickets to see Lionel Messi debut at Inter Miami”reads the poster that circulates through the personal social networks of the American politician.
should be allocated one dollar for release in the primary elections of the Republican Party in order to access the benefit of participating for tickets for the first game of the Argentine star.
Francis Suárez issued a press release
Two hours after the announcement, the mayor himself had to issue a statement to clarify the situation among his followers, due to the great controversy and the comments that were generated through the same digital media.
“The federal election commission allows one person to contribute up to $3,300 per election,” mentions the writing of the Floridian politician.
“Federal law requires us to report the name, mailing address, address, occupation, and name of employer of each individual who contributes more than $200 each election cycle.”he added.
In turn, it clarifies that “contributions from foreign citizens, government contractors and corporations are prohibited. Contributions are not considered charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes,” the letter closes.
A candidate who receives cryptocurrency
Elected mayor of the city in 2017 and re-elected four years later, Suarez has been a staunch defender of cryptocurrencies in his district. At the end of 2021, the Republican leader confessed to the Bloomberg television medium that his next check would receive it “100% in Bitcoin.”
In addition, the candidate announced that he was already seeking to expand the use of the cryptocurrencies throughout the area to the south of Florida, to promote among residents the possibility of paying their taxes or receiving their salaries through digital currency.
What is evident is that Lionel Messi it caused a revolution in the United States, including in the presidential race for the White House.
Source: Ambito
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