On April 12, the 21-year-old influencer jaliscience, Tammy Parra attended the Colombian Congress to receive an award for her work as a content creator, according to what she said from her social networks.
“Visiting your country to receive this honorable recognition was incredible, but being received by many of you on this visit filled me with joy because I had the opportunity to meet you one by one,” she said in a post on her Instagram account.
In the images he shared, he is seen in the company of other content creators and public figures within the Congress of the South American country and wearing a band with the colors of the flag.
Tammy Parra receives criticism
This supposed decoration divided the comments on social networks, as some of his fans showed support while others questioned the contribution of inclusion to both Mexican and Colombian society.
“Being from Colombia, I am shocked that they give these decorations” and “Really, this recognition does not make any sense” are some comments that were seen on her Instagram account.
During the ceremony where she was awarded the recognition, it was mentioned that Tammy Parra was the first international influencer to be honored in Colombia “for empowering women in all economic and social areas.”
Is Tammy Parra’s recognition in Colombia real?
Days later, the Colombian House of Representatives explained that The Congress of the Republic did not give official decorations to the influencersincluded Tammy Parraas shown on social networks.
They clarified that the recognitions were not granted directly by Congress, but by private companies that borrow spaces within the Colombian venue for different types of events.
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Due to this controversy, the House of Representatives said that Spaces will no longer be loaned to private organizations that do not have institutional support.