Irene Vélez launched a harsh attack against the Minister of the Environment regarding resources allocated to combat coastal erosion: “I don’t mind you plagiarizing me.”

Former minister Irene Vélez directed a sharp public remark at Environment Minister Fabio Arjona concerning funding allocations intended to address coastal erosion. The exchange was triggered by the Ministry of Environment's announcement regarding a new call for resource applications to tackle the ongoing issue of coastal degradation.

During the public back-and-forth, Vélez addressed the current portfolio head with the statement, "No me molesta que me plagies" (It doesn't bother me that you plagiarize me). The interaction highlights tensions and debates surrounding environmental policy management and the distribution of state resources for regional ecological challenges.