The former first lady's visit to La noche de Mirtha reignited one of the most controversial episodes of the pandemic
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The presence of Fabiola Yáñez on La noche de Mirtha (eltrece) immediately caused anticipation: it was the first time the former first lady sat across from the legendary host since the scandal over the birthday party at Olivos erupted during the height of the pandemic.
What no one doubted was that Mirtha Legrand, direct and without euphemisms, would take advantage of that space to confront her with the questions many Argentinians still ask.
However, the tension arose even before addressing the main topic. Mirtha began by inquiring about some photos that, some time ago, showed bruises on Yáñez's body, and then moved firmly toward the central issue of the meeting: the July 14, 2020 party, held at a time of strict restrictions while thousands of families were suffering irreparable losses.
Legrand, visibly moved, quickly recalled her own pain: the death of her sister Goldie in May 2020 and the impossibility of saying goodbye due to health measures.
"The party for your birthday during the pandemic, did you organize it?" she asked bluntly.
"No, I didn't organize it," Yáñez replied.
However, Mirtha pressed on with a precision that made her guest uncomfortable: "Did he organize it? Were the guests yours or his?"
Fabiola Yáñez negó haber sido ella la que organizó la fiesta en Olivos
The former first lady tried to explain that many of the people present "worked at the residence" and had official permits. However, her response failed to dispel the discomfort in the studio.
With a trembling voice and a mix of indignation and sadness, Mirtha delivered the most forceful statement of the night: "My twin sister died during the pandemic and I saw her through a television screen."
That reminder marked a turning point in the conversation. The diva conveyed to Yáñez not only a criticism, but also the feeling shared by thousands of Argentinians who, while following the rules, watched as all the rules imposed by the government in power were broken at the Quinta de Olivos.
The former first lady, upon hearing the testimony, reiterated her position and her request for forgiveness: "I'm never going to get tired of offering my apologies to all Argentinians."
She then added a direct clarification regarding the words Alberto Fernández had said some time ago: "It wasn't 'a toast organized by Fabiola.' It wasn't what was shown".
