Overview
- Daniel “Gordo Dan” Parisini posted on X that Islam is a liberticidal, murderous and pedophilic religion, broadly tying the faith to terrorism.
- Zulemita Menem replied with a public letter saying conflating Islam with terrorism is a grave error and identifying herself as an Argentine Muslim.
- Nicolás Márquez, a biographer and ally of President Javier Milei, endorsed Parisini’s criticisms and rebuked Zulemita in posts published on January 1.
- Martín Menem, president of the Chamber of Deputies, urged not to confuse terrorism with religion, echoing calls for respect for freedom of worship.
- Clarín reports Caputo-aligned digital operatives and commentators have rallied to Parisini, escalating an internal fight playing out on X and streaming platforms.