BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Opponents of Argentina's president are pouncing on a warning she gave to her government appointees, saying it has no place in a democracy.
President Cristina Fernandez said anyone engaged in corruption or doing things badly or behind her back should "fear God and have a little fear of me as well."
Her supporters laughed and applauded at the line, but opponents said Friday that invoking fear this way brings back memories of the 1976-1983 dictatorship.
Congressman Ricardo Alfonsin, who came in third against Fernandez in the last election, said all Argentines should reject such comments.
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