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President-elect Orsi's vehicle discount adheres to ethics code, says government; opposition cautious
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President-elect Orsi's vehicle discount adheres to ethics code, says government; opposition cautious

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Vice Minister of the Presidency defended President-elect Yamandú Orsi's US$25,000 discount on a Hyundai vehicle, stating it adheres to the Public Ethics Code.
  • Opposition parties are cautiously monitoring the situation, with some preparing information requests regarding the vehicle discount and its use in the presidential motorcade.
  • A senator from the ruling party criticized the opposition's silence on the matter, suggesting hypocrisy regarding ethical standards in politics.

The Vice Minister of the Presidency, Jorge Díaz, defended President-elect Yamandú Orsi against a controversy surrounding a US$25,000 discount on a Hyundai vehicle. Díaz stated that Orsi's decision to accept the discount for the car, which he later used for his inauguration parade, aligns with the Public Ethics Code.

the decision (of Orsi) is adjusted to the Public Ethics Code.

— Jorge DíazThe Vice Minister of the Presidency's defense of President-elect Yamandú Orsi's vehicle discount.

Opposition leaders have expressed reservations about Díaz's defense but have largely refrained from public statements. However, the president of the National Party's board, Álvaro Delgado, commented that such incidents are "things one doesn't understand," urging those involved to provide explanations. He also criticized the silence of those who previously advocated for high ethical standards in politics, suggesting a double standard.

I don't know much about the case, I saw it in the press. These are things that one doesn't understand happen. Surely those involved have to explain it. I don't know many more details, but I did see how those who always acted as precursors of an ethical and moral standard in national politics are now all quiet.

— Álvaro DelgadoThe president of the National Party's board commenting on the controversy.

While some legislators believe the controversy lacks significant weight for parliamentary action, the Colorado Party is preparing information requests. Deputy Felipe Schipani has already submitted one, seeking details on the origin of the decision to use the vehicle for the presidential parade, the communication with Hyundai, and the ethical criteria applied. The request also probes any institutional or commercial agreements with the car brand related to the inauguration ceremony.

One must be very careful in politics when you point fingers at everyone, because sometimes when you throw a stone, the stone comes back and hits you on the head.

— Álvaro DelgadoThe president of the National Party's board commenting on the controversy.

Senator Sebastián Da Silva sarcastically remarked on social media about the situation, implying a double standard where actions by the left are deemed acceptable while similar actions by others would be labeled corrupt.

They are geniuses. The left being the left. If it's them, it's fine. If it's the others, they are corrupt. Leftists

— Sebastián Da SilvaA senator from the ruling party's sarcastic social media post about the controversy.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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