CNN En Español’s Juan Carlos López: Ron DeSantis Is ‘Quite An Authoritarian’

Juan Carlos Lopez became the anchor of DeSantis Derangement Syndrome. CNN En Español Directo USA, as he called out the Florida governor for his ‘authoritarian style of government’ – and for being an alleged Donald Trump copycat –  for ending Disney’s special governance and tax status privileges.

The authoritarian label came during a report by Jose Manuel Rodriguez on DeSantis’s ‘war’ against Disney that, as the report clearly mentioned further on, threatened DeSantis with fighting against the Parental Rights in Education Act, in defense of the LGBTQ community. Strangely, DeSantis’s four-minute-plus report didn’t mention either the child welfare or the nature of Parental Rights in Education Act.

Lopez was able to discuss DeSantis for a good deal of time.

JUAN CARLOS LOPEZ : We travel from Washington to Florida. We are joined there by José Manuel Rodríguez with a new fight from the Republican governor of that state, Ron DeSantis, who one might say is perhaps the main imitator of former President Donald Trump. It is now up to the multinational Disney which has been one of the largest economic engine of this state. What made him declare war on Disney? Because he criticised a law he proposed.

JOSE MANUELRODRIGUEZ: Juan Carlos DeSantis is currently in campaign mode. He wants (to win reelection as governor) and to be an alternative to Donald Trump during the 2024 primaries. Perhaps this conservative political agenda will point in that direction Juan Carlos.

LÓPEZ: And quite an authoritarian style of government, that of Governor DeSantis; he cannot be criticized. There’s hardly any other governor in the United States that would seek to sanction the company that creates the most jobs and greatest resources for his state, over its criticism of a law. It is possible, however that the Republican majority would not be able to repeal the Disney benefits. Let’s see how this drama unfolds. Thank you very much José Manuel Rodríguez, in Florida.

The CNNEE report also called the governor ‘quite An Authoritarian’ over the state’s redistricting efforts. According to Rodríguez, “Gov. Rodriguez claims that DeSantis has recently employed a Republican redistricting specialist. Florida law states clearly that the new electoral maps should not be drawn solely on electoral or political factors. This map adds twenty new Republican districts and eight Democrats. Two Democratic North Florida districts that currently include black members are also eliminated by the map. Democrats claim that DeSantis’ plans are racist and threaten legal action.

What is the reason DeSantis was so treacherous? Take note, as per CNNEE:  “DeSantis, Juan Carlos, is in campaign mode, he wants to (win reelection) as governor and also be the alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 primaries, and perhaps this conservative political agenda points in that direction.”

We look forward to seeing how the DeSantis Derangement balloons Lopez and his CNNEE crew.

To view the complete transcript of the segment mentioned above as aired on CNN En Español, on April 20, 2022, press on Expand:

JUAN CARLOS LOPEZ, From Washington we travel to Florida. We are joined there by José Manuel Rodríguez with a new fight from the Republican governor of that state, Ron DeSantis, who one might say is perhaps the main imitator of former President Donald Trump. It is now up to the multinational Disney which has been one of the largest economic engine of this state. What made him declare war on Disney? Because he criticised a law he proposed.

Let’s go to José Manuel Rodríguez. José Manuel, the state assembly had been convened to talk about the electoral map, but they are also focusing on the issue of Disney.

JOSÉ MANUEL RODRÍGUEZ: Juan Carlos, pleased to greet you. There are still controversies because Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis appears determined, and already has, to end the Disney special government status for Orlando. On Wednesday, DeSantis approved his initiative in the Florida state Senate. Similar action is likely to take place in the House of Representatives. This happens because Republicans hold a majority in that chamber. Democrats, on the other hand, accuse Republicans for retaliation because Disney challenged “Don’t Say Gay” which bans teachers discussing sexual orientation, gender, and identity in schools. Disney, however has been questioning this law for several weeks and is now pledging to help national organizations in that cause. Jackie Toledo, a state representative from Tampa says Disney was an excellent partner for Florida. With our common history and shared goals, we gave them privileges. The representative claimed that Disney had sabotaged us. In the year 68, Disney was granted a legal agreement by the government that would allow it to grow. This will have an effect on both this company and Florida. Florida is where Disney provides millions in resources and is its main employer. Rep. Dotie Joseph of Miami has said that taking away this special treatment from Disney for criticizing an agenda, she says is radical-like the governor´s- is something that Juan Carlos countries like Russia and China, do. The economic impact of the measure is not immediately clear, and Disney hasn´t commented on it.

Talking of controversies, today’s topic is about another. Experts in US states reevaluate electoral district to make them more compatible with changing demographic realities. Sometimes, this is settled by the courts. Gov. DeSantis has recently appointed a Republican redistricting specialist. Florida law clearly states that the new electoral map shouldn’t be drawn on political or electoral considerations. This map adds twenty new Republican districts and eight Democrats. The map also eliminates two Democratic Districts in Orlando in North Florida which have currently black representatives. Democrats claim that DeSantis’ plan is racist, and they threaten to resolve the matter in court. The Republicans made sure that the issue did not reach the top court. Today, the plenary passed the bill to determine the electoral effects of the country. It was only a matter hours before it was approved by the chamber. Juan Carlos DeSantis is running for governor. He also wants to be an alternative to Donald Trump during the 2024 primaries. This conservative agenda seems to point in this direction Juan Carlos.

LÓPEZ: And quite an authoritarian style of government, that of Governor DeSantis; he cannot be criticized. There’s hardly any other governor in the United States that would seek to sanction the company that creates the most jobs and greatest resources for his state, over its criticism of a law. It is possible, however that the Republican majority would not be able to repeal the Disney benefits. Let’s see how this drama unfolds. Thank you very much José Manuel Rodríguez, in Florida.