At the inauguration of the book fair, a blatant attack on Xavier Miley and questions about his next visit

Book fair It was inaugurated this Thursday with a forceful speech – sometimes blatant attacks – against Xavier Miley. Who gave the opening words? Alejandro Vaccaro, President of the El Libro Foundation, who criticized the head of state “Brutal attack on culture” And on his next visit to the fair on May 12, he was subjected to strict questioning.

During his speech, Vaccaro described a scenario of “extreme complexity” in the region due to the strikes and economic measures leading to a “sudden loss of purchasing power in 90 percent of the population”.

In the beginning the president of the organization said that this book is “culture” and said so “At a time when it has been hacked, penetrated, by attempts to extort money.” The fair “stands like a cultural lighthouse in the midst of darkness.”

Vaccaro’s speech was cut off strong feeling of protest Where he directly referenced Xavier Miley and defended the fair, saying it was “a democratic and pluralistic event where there is room for all voices and ideas.”

He said, “This chapter of the fair represents resistance because we organized the 48th Buenos Aires International Book Fair in a very complex structure,” and then added that “the economic measures taken at the highest level will make them (readers) far Let’s take it.” A place far away, far away, towards the paradise that Borges imagined.”

After this he made a report “A ruthless attack on all cultural expressions, without economic justification but supported by a vast ideological bias” and that “cultural producers are on their guard.”

Vaccaro said attendance at the fair this year would be an “act of rebellion and resistance” for visitors. “Like never before, this will be an active cultural space The central axis around which will revolve the rebuttal of all cultural forces against the destructive policies proposed by this government“, he launched into one of the many messages he sent Miley.

The speech of the President of El Libro Foundation caused thunderous applause and some noise when he mentioned the national, Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires authorities.

The most direct section of criticism came when talking about Withdrawal of financial support from the national state for the fair, Also the presentation of Miley’s new book, it is estimated, will take place on May 12 at the Central Court of La Rural.

As Clarins published, Kareena Miley spoke directly to the rural society about the presentation of the President’s book, With his presence, it will take place in the Center Court, a space that is not rented by the Foundation for the fair, therefore, he has already warned that he has no influence there.

“It is not recorded in the memory of our Fair that the National Government has been absent without any stand at the event. The pretext that the participation of the National State in the Fair implied an expenditure of 300 million pesos is nothing more than a blatant lieVaccaro said. In turn, he responded to the withdrawal of Banco Nación as a sponsor. “The order that comes from above.”

After this he mentioned Miley’s next trip. Vaccaro warned that the authorities would not be able to guarantee the president’s security and that the cost of the operation would be borne by Mili or, “worse still,” by funds from the national treasury.

“President, After disdaining our fair he does not blush and asks to participate Whose appearance in this place is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, at the Central Court of Rural Justice,” indicated the president of the El Libro Foundation.

The public responded mention of miley with whistles, while Vaccaro continued his speech. “Your participation in the fair, an extraordinary exhibit, implies a series of extraordinary expenses that the El Libro Foundation cannot afford. “Mr. President, I tell you with my hand on my heart: There is no money.”,

Therefore, Vaccaro warned, “Everything related to your security and the people who attend your event will be at your sole expense“, he commented, addressing Miley. “Or worse, it would be an additional expense to the national exchequer,” he concluded sarcastically.

On his part, the Head of Government George Macri, The highest-ranking official present at the inauguration said that his presence was not out of protocol, but was “an example” of his “commitment” to the culture. “In my management, culture holds an essential place. Our identity is expressed in this fair, because Here you breathe freedom and diversity”, he indicated.

Meanwhile, he recognized that the culture “belongs to the people of Buenos Aires” and that its creation “It does not depend only on the government, but it requires both the public and private sectors.”

Finally, he announced a number of measures that, he said, “strengthen the cultural and educational identity of the city.” Among other things, the reinforcement of the heritage of public libraries with the inclusion of more than 20 thousand volumes; Implementation of home delivery of books for people over 65 years of age or with reduced mobility; More books for school reading plan for primary school students.

Liliana Hecker, an exemplary storyteller and teacher of storytellers, was in charge of giving the opening speech of the book fair. There, with an elegant and humorous fluency, he reviewed “little compilations of nonsense” from various government officials whom he questioned about their policies which he assured – seek to breed ignorance.

Hecker defended the book, saying that it was “a fair representative of all the things that are under attack today in the field of culture.” And he asked himself: “Why does the government have this clear intention to weaken or suppress any institution or media that promotes or disseminates knowledge, scientific development, artistic creation and university education?”

He pointed to a phrase by Nazi Joseph Goebbels: “When I hear the word ‘culture’ I take out my gun.” And he began his journey through what he called “A little collection of nonsense”, With outrage and scenes from national officials and legislators.

He recalled the long line that was formed at the Capitol Humano at the suggestion of sandra pettovello And they heard a knock at the door. “It’s hard to imagine such cruelty, but it happened,” Hecker said. He also reminded that Luis Caputo had said that “people are happy.” “Who are you talking about? From what elements did you create such a blatant generalization?”

He also indicated that miley Defining the state as “a criminal organization” and social justice as “a distorted concept”. Furthermore, he stayed at Chancellor Diana Mondino, “Since retired people are going to die, what’s the point of giving them loans,” the short story writer and novelist commented, speaking of “manifest cruelty”.

And then he dedicated himself to the two MLAs: Deputy Bertie Benegas Lynch (“If a parent wants his child to go to school, he is free not to send him to school”) and to the head of the lower house, martin menem (“After the mass demonstration on March 24, he said he could not explain why 18-year-olds had joined in.”)

He took that phrase from Menem to warn: “Something is failing in the program. Despite all the efforts of the government, a new generation of ignorant people has not been created. “That seems to be the purpose.”

And he added: “(They want) us Argentines to be deprived of the freedom to choose. They want us to remain uninformed and asleep. A barrage of profanity, incoherent advertising, open insults and sacred truths that admit no answer.

He then emphasized that a policy of “ignorance for all” is not going to go “very far.”

“In difficult times like the present, an irrefutable study of reality is being imposed that requires no prior study; it is inspired by hunger and the pain of being fired without cause and any other injustice that hurts closely. Universal history and our own history show that this is the voice of those who have no voice and those who do not want to be heard, and those who want others to do so . . . to be heard,” Hecker said.

The writer, who also defended science, universities and cinema, left a diagnosis. “To produce semi-literates in more submerged and vulnerable areas,” he explained, “requires not only years of poverty but also negligence in social policies. In short, the degradation our country is facing, There are undoubtedly diverse reasons for this, but the reason for the current situation is one-sided”.

Right at the end of his speech he saw signs that, contrary to what the Economy Minister said, their voices on the street were already being heard “more and more clearly”.

“This is the beginning of a path, I think, be fully awake and present, because there is no going back. We are in a new situation and we have to be encouraged to look at it, decide what kind of country we want and move forward accordingly,” Hecker asked.

The novel’s author went on to say, “When potatoes burn, the most important thing is that we find ways to agree on what is essential.” crack zone,

And he concluded with a prayer and an expression of good wishes: “May our beloved public university become fully operational in the near future. May our institutions and cultural media work fully and with all their staff for the spread of our culture. May be able to.” This book fair continues to become more popular over the years and there are more book fairs across our country with greater attendance, more creativity, more readers.