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Amid the complexities and challenges facing Chile, a debate of epic proportions has emerged in the political sphere. Yes, you guessed right! The great concern of certain sectors of the opposition and other depreciated politicians has revolved around the bicycle trips of President Gabriel Boric. What a scandal, ladies and gentlemen!
Opposition figures have unleashed a storm of criticism on the president, attacking his sporting habits. From insinuating that his “presidential pedaling” is a danger to citizen safety to questioning his understanding of the country’s real problems, it seems that riding a bicycle has become the new crime of lèse majeste in Chilean politics.
Senator Javier Macaya of the UDI expressed in an apocalyptic tone that the famous phrase “Fuck you” from the “A Favor” campaign could be related to the anger at seeing the government in activities as subversive as riding a bicycle! On the other hand, former minister Carlos Maldonado was not far behind and seemed to insinuate that citizen security and the number of the president’s bodyguards were directly linked to his two-wheeled rides.
President Boric’s response was immediate. Ah, the irony! Through his Twitter account, he denied the alleged risks of his bicycle ride and suggested that perhaps, instead of criticizing his rides, the opposition could unite in the search for real solutions to the country’s problems.
The exchange between the president and the opposition has taken Chilean politics to a new level. Now it turns out that riding a bicycle is more controversial than a prime time soap opera!
Senator Macaya responded to the presidential statement with a message on social networks, trying to shed light on citizen security and the risks that millions of Chileans face when traveling through the streets of the country, in an attempt to highlight the reality faced by the population. in contrast to the president’s calm walks.
Anyway, while some politicians are busy questioning the president’s sports routine, one can’t help but wonder if these critics need some lessons in balance on two wheels or perhaps some classes in a sense of humor. Who knows, maybe pedaling a little will help them clarify their ideas and understand that there are much more pressing problems than a bike ride!
