Alberto Fernandez states that, in contrast to the Mexican and Brazilian people, Argentines are from Europe, which causes racism.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has apologized for sparking a hurricane on Twitter and a regional rivalry after telling Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez that modern Mexicans are Indians, Brazilians “from the jungle”, and his European citizens.
Fernandez said this on Wednesday in an attempt to end relations between Argentina and Spain.
“The Mexicans came from the Indians, the Brazilians from the jungle, but we Argentines came from the ships. And they were ships from Europe, “Fernandez said, quoting the Mexican poet Octavia Paz.
He also told the incoming leader: “I am white. I am a believer in Europe. ”
He later apologized for his remarks, which led to more people responding to the video, while many criticized Fernandez for not considering people of other races.
“I do not mean to offend anyone. In any case, anyone who is upset or invisible, I apologize, “Fernandez said on Twitter.
“In the first half of the 20th century we received more than 5 million visitors living with our citizens,” he said. “We are proud of our diversity.”
‘We feel disgusted’
However, Brazilian journalists have backed Fernandez’s actions Wednesday and many in the media have laughed that right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro would welcome the return of Argentina’s left-wing leader.
Bolsonaro was forced to tweet a picture of himself wearing a handkerchief, smiling at a group of Indians. The only issue on the tweet was the word “JUNGLE” in large letters, surrounding the Brazilian flag emoji.
“SELVA!” 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/cT9AGjdj5K
– Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) June 10, 2021
Eduardo Bolsonaro, a member of parliament and the son of a Brazilian prime minister, has accused the nation of being “racist” and has shot at Argentina for its economic, economic woes since 2018.
“I would say the sinking ship is an Argentine,” he wrote on Twitter.
YouTube users have also put comments under the video of the speech, expressing anger or inconsistency.
“Sorry, my Mexican and Brazilian friends, on behalf of all Argentines we are deeply ashamed. You know that we love you very much, as well as your countries and cultures, “said Barbara Bongiovanni, who used the name.
Meanwhile, former Mexican President Felipe Calderon doubted whether the statement came from Mexican Paz author Nobel laureate.
“It could have been said by [Mexican comedian] Cantinflas, or [Argentine comedians] Les Luthiers, but Octavio Paz? I hope he cites the source, “Calderon said.
