Controversy came during a session in the Senate, where the president of the house, David Alcolumbre, from União, asked for a retraction of the parliamentarian
The Senator, From Amazonas, he stated that he does not regret his suggestion of “hanging” the Minister of the Environment, Marina Silva. The controversy emerged during a Senate session, where the president of the House, of União, requested a retraction of the parliamentarian. Valério argued that his statement was a joke and said he did not feel guilty, although he admitted that the moment was inappropriate. “Everyone laughed, was it a joke. If you ask if you would do it again? No. I regret it? Nor. It was a joke,” he said. “What delights me is the Senate to be sensitized with a sentence, but it does not sensitize with thousands and dead and do not help me license the BR-319. They will die thousands and no one gets sensitized. I did not exceed. I played, maybe out of time,” he added.
The controversy began at an event held at Amazonas, where Valério expressed his dissatisfaction with the difficulty of listening to Marina during a hearing in Congress. The senator’s speech was considered by alcohumbre as improper and aggressive, leading him to demand an explanation from his colleague. The Environment Minister, Marina Silva, expressed her indignation regarding a statement made by PSDB Senator Plínio Valério, who incited violence against her during an event held in Amazonas.
Marina criticized the attitude of the politician, emphasizing that violence should not be a response to political differences. “Who plays with the lives of others or makes a threat of joke and laughing? Only psychopaths are able to do that,” said the minister. “This would hardly be said if the debate were with a man. It is said because it is with a black woman, of humble origin and a woman who has an agenda that in many moments confronts the interests of some,” said Marina.
In her speech, she pointed out that misogynistic comments, such as Valério, who said “imagine what it is to tolerate Marina six hours and ten minutes without hanging her,” reveal a culture of disrespect that would not occur if the debate were waged with a man. This observation highlights the gender inequality present in politics. She made a point of stressing that gender political violence not only affects women in prominent positions, but has a broader impact, reaching all women. She argued that it is essential to combat this type of violence to ensure a healthier and more respectful political environment.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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