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Virginia Gallardo’s Cardboard Dog Shelters From Campaign Posters Draw Online Backlash

Online criticism zeroed in on the shelters’ durability with added scrutiny of visible campaign branding.

Overview

  • The national deputy from Corrientes shared an Instagram video showing her team removing campaign posters, building cardboard shelters, and placing them around Corrientes.
  • She said the idea followed a similar recycling effort promoted by Senator María Emilia Orozco’s youth team in Salta.
  • The makeshift shelters were fashioned from her campaign placards, and images of Gallardo—and in some cases President Javier Milei—remained visible on the structures.
  • Users on X and Instagram accused her of self‑promotion and argued the cardboard would not withstand rain or strong winds, with some also questioning the small size.
  • Other commenters defended the gesture as helpful for animals, and there were no reports of subsequent policy measures or plans to replace the shelters with sturdier materials.