“How am I supposed to read that crap?”: César Astudillo leaves his microphone on and complains while speaking about crime

During a Senate session held on Monday, Interior Minister César Astudillo inadvertently left his microphone active while expressing frustration regarding the volume of documentation he was required to read. The incident occurred during a presentation focused on the issue of criminality, as the minister was heard asking, “How am I supposed to read that s***?”

The remark took place while the minister was addressing a commission of defense. The incident has drawn attention due to the public nature of the lapse during a formal legislative proceeding regarding national security concerns.