A confrontation that put the spotlight on the background of the textile business
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The clash between Esteban Mirol and Marixa Balli on LAM left much more to talk about than a simple settling of scores. The journalist firmly maintained his criticism of La Salada and defended his position against attempts to divert the focus of the debate.
Mirol made it clear that his argument was aimed at the business model and the social consequences of the historic commercial hub. The discussion escalated live and ended up marking one of the strongest moments of the show.
Esteban Mirol salió a defenderse y negó haber engañado a sus compañeros
The origin of the conflict and Mirol's stance
The controversy broke out after previous statements by the journalist about the closure of textile stores in Flores. In that context, Mirol questioned the role that La Salada played in informality, off-the-books work, and harm to consumers.
According to what he explained on LAM, his analysis was never directed at Balli as a person. “I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about La Salada,” he emphasized live, trying to redirect the debate.
Marixa Balli's response and the clash in the studio
Balli appeared visibly upset and believed that the criticism made her look bad. She stated that Mirol's remarks were disrespectful and that they involved her directly.
However, the journalist reproached her for not responding with concrete arguments. Instead, he pointed out that the discussion shifted toward personal issues that had nothing to do with the substance of the matter.
A debate that went beyond the personal
Mirol reinforced his stance by citing investigations and studies that describe La Salada as a system that fostered labor precariousness and the enrichment of a few. He also recalled that the so-called “King of La Salada” is under arrest.
La denuncia sobre el circuito de la ropa
For the journalist, the focus had to be on the economic and social impact of the model. “That is what needs to be discussed,” he insisted, distancing himself from any personal attack.
The ratings backed the hottest moment
The confrontation had a strong impact on the audience. LAM achieved ratings peaks during the clash, managing to beat El Trece in several segments of the time slot.
The public's interest was sustained for several minutes and consolidated the show as one of the most-watched of the night. The discussion, intense and unfiltered, once again showed that in-depth debates also capture attention.
