During the presentation ofthe Martín Fierro de Radio 2025 awards, another embarrassing episode starring Tamara Pettinato overshadowed one of the evening's most notable moments: the award for Cristina Pérez as Best AM Host.
While the renowned Radio Rivadavia journalist delivered an emphatic speech in defense of democracy, Pettinato openly mocked her from her table. The cameras captured her childish gestures, including a "so hungry" face and exaggerated laughter, leaning back in a manner closer to mockery than criticism.
An impeccable career versus a controversial figure
Cristina Pérez, with more than three decades of experience in television and radio, delivered a message filled with institutional and political content. "I've never worn a mask and I never will," she stated. She added firmly: "This year was very important for the Republic because it was proven that we are all equal before the law. Democracy needs there to be no theft."
Tamara Pettinato, vuelve a hacer escándalos y a mostrar la falta de carrera profesional.
The direct mention of the conviction of Cristina Fernández de Kirchnercaused discomfort in certain sectors of the audience. Tamara Pettinato not only expressed this with offensive gestures, but also joined a regrettable scene in which Beto Casella resorted to mockery: the host, in a childish gesture, played with his statuette and pretended to "hide" so as not to listen, while a colleague defended equality before the law and freedom of expression.
El ridículo gesto de Beto Casella mientras su colega Cristina Pérez hablaba de la institucionalidad y la democracia.
Pettinato laughs on camera, but her own record can't withstand scrutiny
This is not the first time the media personality has been at the center of controversy. Exactly one year ago, a video went viral in which she appeared visibly intoxicated, in the presidential office during Alberto Fernández's administration. The then-president, now indicted for corruption, was filming while Pettinato handled historic objects belonging to the Nation.
The footage caused outrage over the improper use of an institutional space and the impunity with which the presidential circle operated. One year later, that same figure publicly mocks a journalist who has defended—without hesitation—ethics, justice, and freedom of the press.
A speech that honored radio and democracy
Cristina Pérez thanked her Radio Rivadavia team and highlighted the role of listeners as pillars of the radio bond. "Radio is friendship, it's trust, it's someone waiting for you on the other side and giving you their love without knowing if you'll return it," she reflected with emotion.
Cristina Pérez y el ministro Luis Petri y el saludo cargado de amor por el premio de la periodista
She also called for the defense of institutional integrity: "We must defend initiatives such as ficha limpia, the ban on indefinite reelections, and freedom of expression for everyone, not just for friends."
Pérez closed with a tribute to her father: "Dad, thank you always for your courage. I love you." Before leaving the stage, she also dedicated the award to her husband Luis Petri, current minister, with whom she shared an emotional kiss before going up to receive the statuette.
