A Uruguayan senator from the Colorado Party, Juan Bordaberry, publicly criticized Vice President Beatriz Argimón for what he described as “authoritarianism” during a parliamentary interrogation of Housing Minister Irene Mordovico Oddone. Bordaberry claimed Argimón repeatedly interrupted him and prevented him from speaking during the session. He accused her of not adhering to established parliamentary procedures. Argimón did not immediately respond to the accusations. The interrogation centered on questions regarding the management and finances within the Housing Ministry. Bordaberry concluded his remarks with a statement suggesting the situation would resolve itself in time, advising against becoming upset. The incident highlights tensions within the Uruguayan legislature regarding procedural conduct during important governmental questioning.