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Senator Simey Olvera removed from Senate leadership after bringing Sheinbaum impersonator to report

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • Mexico’s Senate removed Hidalgo senator Simey Olvera Bautista as secretary of its governing board one week after she brought a Claudia Sheinbaum impersonator to her work report.
  • Morena senator Claudia Tello Espinoza replaced Olvera after the event drew criticism on social media.

Simey Olvera Bautista was removed as secretary of Mexico’s Senate governing board one week after bringing an actress portraying President Claudia Sheinbaum to her annual report.

Olvera, a senator from Hidalgo, held her second work report on Aug. 28 in Ixmiquilpan. She invited actress and comedian Tamara Henaine, known for her “Claudita” character, to appear dressed as Sheinbaum and introduce the legislator.

The unusual presentation prompted criticism on social media. On Tuesday, Olvera was replaced by Morena senator Claudia Tello Espinoza.

The change came shortly after the event and was reported by El Universal.

Claudita

· Tamara HenaineThe name of Henaine’s comedy character, who appeared portraying Claudia Sheinbaum at Olvera’s report.
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