The surprising reaction of Emilia Mernes when she was consulted in Spain about the government of Javier Milei

Emilia’s reaction consulted by MIlei. (Video: Europa Press)

As part of her extensive promotional tour through Spain, Emilia Mernes agreed to a series of interviews regarding her past, the great present she is experiencing and the challenges for the future. However, the singer was surprised when a journalist from Europa Press decided to address issues of political relevance, an unexpected turn in the conversation that led to a situation of notable discomfort for both the artist and her staff.

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“Argentines may suffer cuts due to the new government of (Javier) Milei. So my question is as a woman, Argentine and artist, how are you living a little of this that was generated?” While she was listening to the question, the woman from Entre Ríos glanced at a member of her team who was off camera. This gesture did not go unnoticed and quickly became a viral phenomenon on social networks, catapulting Emilia into the trend of the moment.

The singer’s response consisted of just a smile while the voice of one of her assistants was heard: “We are not going to talk about politics.” This episode was not only limited to the scope of the interview, but transcended the borders of the room and quickly expanded on digital platforms. The polarization of opinions around this event became a hot topic on social networks. On the one hand, criticism arose of Emilia for not speaking out for or against the political present, considering that her position could have a significant impact given her visibility as a public figure. On the other hand, there were those who defended the singer’s decision, arguing that not all public figures should publicly assume their ideology or political thoughts.

The reflection of Lali Espósito (America)

The phenomenon of Emilia’s interview with Europa Press not only highlighted the complexity of the relationship between artists and politics, but also highlighted the pressure that public figures face to take a position on issues of national relevance. Given this, some of those who gave their opinion on the matter maintained that political neutrality is a valid choice, while others argued that in times of significant changes in politics and society, artists have a responsibility to use their platform to express opinions and contribute to public dialogue.

The debate reaches another burning question in recent times, which is the discussion about whether it is possible to separate the artist from his work. Can I like a song, movie or book if I don’t agree with the opinions of the person who performs, acts or writes it?

In that sense, in recent days the person who referred to the issue was Lali Espósito, who is usually involved in these types of issues: “I may not agree with you. I have friends and I have had partners who have opinions that are absolutely opposite to me, and, as long as we don’t get to the level of disrespect, that is never a problem. On the contrary, one could be nourished by the thoughts of the other, one could learn. One can have a respectful back and forth and it seems to me that that is the basis of everything. It is not thinking differently. The problem is what we do when we think differently: Are we going to outwit the other? Are we going to lie about each other? Do we need to demonize that other person so that no one listens to his opinion?”