Chile: Salos caused by the creation of the “council Irina Karamanos” for the First Lady of Greek origin

“Own goal”, “nepotism” and “consolidation of a new monarchy”, were some of the comments in the media against its president Chile, Gabriel Boricwho is faced with a new scandalat the center of which is his partner of Greek origin Irina Karamanos.

The reactions were provoked on the occasion of the creation of a new institution under the name «Irina Karamanos Cabinet»in free translation council Irina Karamanos, which would theoretically regulate the role of the First Lady of Chile. Out of the uproar, the government was forced to change it, while attributing the official announcement to a mistake.

“The presidency of the republic informs that on June 22, 2022 the decision is canceled (for the creation of the council Irina Karamanos). In addition, due to an administrative error, the name “Gabinete Irina Karamanos” was replaced in accordance with the gradual transformation of the role of First Lady “, said the announcement from the presidential palace La Moneda.

The “council Irina Karamanos” would have as a mission “Identify, propose and coordinate strategic activities and programs for social policies in order to help eliminate inequality and prejudice against those who are historically excluded”.

After the reactions, Irina Karamanos reacted via Twitter. “We are convinced that we do not want a name to take us away from the radical changes we are promoting”stressed initially and continued: “Our main interest is to proceed with the role reforms that we have promised”.

The opposition reacted by saying that Irina Karamanos would now have a role and power that is not provided for in the country’s constitution. In addition, they did not want the name of Boric’s partner of Greek origin to remain as an. Institution. At the same time, he criticized the cost, saying that “It’s not just cheap”.

In fact, a member of the UDI party, Juan Antonio Coloma, argued that the name change “does not correspond to democracy, but more to the monarchy.” The former presidential candidate and leader of the far right, Jose Antonio Caststressed: “Why should Irina Karamanos have a council with her name?”.


Source: News Beast

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