Colorado Candidate’s Controversial Analogy about Uruguay’s Relationship with Mercosur
Ojeda made his point that Uruguay cannot make 50 threats to leave a Mercosur from which it is never going to leave
Colorado Party presidential candidate Andrés Ojeda sparked controversy over the weekend with an analogy concerning Uruguay’s position within Mercosur. He compared the country’s situation to hijacking a plane and the importance of being willing to make tough decisions.
Ojeda emphasized that Uruguay should stop making empty threats about leaving Mercosur, even though the country sometimes felt mistreated by other members. Despite frustrations, Ojeda highlighted the economic benefits of remaining in the bloc for Uruguayan businesses.
His remarks received criticism, with many condemning his comparison of diplomatic relationships to a criminal act. However, some defended Ojeda, suggesting that his message was intended to draw attention to Uruguay’s position in Mercosur.