In recent years, it has become very common in Latin America for faranduleros to throw themselves into the political arena (although some would say ‘wallow in the mud of politicking’). In Paraguay, in the municipal elections on Sunday, October 10, there are also candidates who come from the world of television, radio, social networks, catwalks or … even those who no one knows exactly what they do but are famous.
Taking hold of their familiar face, they start proselytizing campaigns where in many cases, they do not even appeal to genuine proposals, but simply hope that people will vote for them because they want or know them.
Of course, there are exceptional cases, which only confirm the rule, but unfortunately, the antecedents have already shown that many who managed to enter positions of power and once the objective was achieved, did nothing more than become beautiful television decorations. , without a gram of management.
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The most desired position
The position of councilor is one of the most coveted by the media, and whoever you least expect is on the list waiting to be elected.
The war for votes becomes even bloodier in these elections, as the new voting system allows each member of the list to have exactly the same chances of reaching it, depending on the number of votes they collect, and the weight of their vote. movement regarding votes.
That is, being 1 or 13 on the list does not matter, everyone can get to “enter”.
We are less than 72 hours from the municipal elections, and it is a good time for the voters to be very well informed about who are the faces that aspire to occupy positions of power, and, of course, generous salaries from the public budget, this time , for the next four years.
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Time to take a look
Take a good look at these names and faces, for on Sunday when you enter the dark room, think carefully before selecting your option.
Do not trust a personable face, as recent history has shown us that a reality show contestant can go from doing a provocative dance on television, to a municipal councilor, and from there to bleeding the coffers of the Commune in the blink of an eye . And if not, let the former mayor of Asunción, Óscar “Nenecho” Rodríguez, say so.
Anyone can reach the council and therefore also the quartermaster. On Sunday the decision is in the hands of the citizens who will go to the polls to cast their vote.
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The famous and media candidates for councilor
On Sunday’s list you will find, for example, the radio and television host Bruno Masi, which in his campaign is appealing to the appeal of being the grandson of the former mayor of Asuncion Pedro Bruno Guggiari, implying that he will have the same management capacity in the Municipal Board of the country’s capital. He is a candidate for the Alianza Encuentro Ciudadano.
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A more complicated dance
You will also find, among other figures, the famous dance teacher and dancer Sussy Sacco, who aspires to reach the Asuncena Municipal Board in the hands of the Youth Party.
The ex-model and animal advocate Isabel Mosque He also wants to occupy a position on the capital’s Junta, and is backed by the Hagamos Party.
While, Augusto Rocker Insfran, who identifies with the name of the night bar that he runs to gain popularity among young people, is running for the same position with the Patria Querida Party. He can be seen campaigning on public roads with giant Freddie Mercury or Kiss dolls.
Another who tries to enter the ring again, after other occasions in which he did not arrive, is the mediatic Gabor Martón Poka, better known as Kichi poka, who wants to be a mayor and is from the Patria Querida Party.
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To another circus
A comedian who is well known to the public and who intends to occupy a seat in the Municipal Board of Asunción is Gustavo Cabañas. The media and also teacher has declared on more than one occasion to have very good ideas and concrete proposals to improve the city.
Cabañas wants to be head of the Municipal Board for the National Party Unámonos.
With a quite particular cause as a flag (the legalization of cannabis), a subject that he talks about repeatedly, the radio announcer Raúl Melamed makes once again the attempt to become mayor of Asuncion, this time backed by the National Party Unámonos.
The drawer Mario Casartelli, who has been active in politics for years and has tried to enter positions many times, is trying again for a place on the Board at the hands of the Popular Patriotic Movement.
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The well-known actor Jorge Ramos he leaves the tables for a moment to deal with the issues of the city, or at least that is what he will try if he gathers the votes to become a councilor. The name of his movement is Alianza Encuentro Ciudadano. The actor appeals to his eternal character, Dr. Francia, to win votes.
The tenor Jorge Castro, another of those who do not give up, wants to make a new attempt to win the votes of the people, and see if this time he manages to be elected councilor of Asunción by the Alianza Encuentro Ciudadano.
Chef Euge Aquino, whose image became popular as a jury for the reality show MasterChef, found in Patria Querida a space to try to be elected councilor of Asunción.
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Advantages of democracy
These are just some of the more media names that you will find on Sunday in the range of options that the electoral system puts at your fingertips.
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While participatory democracy allows every Paraguayan to run, some would do well to stay better off exercising media work for which they have talent, and that do not endanger taxpayers’ money.
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