An argument over the Argentinian budget turned physical when a legislator punched her fellow lawmaker in the mouth. Taking the phrase "bare-knuckle politics" to heart, Graciela Camano's vicious slap on Carlos Kunkel was broadcast live on two television news channels.
The exchange started when Ms Camano got out of her chair to confront Mr Kunkel during a session of the Upper House's constitutional affairs commission. After a brief conversation, Mr Kunkel gestured with his arms and Ms Camano retaliated by hitting him before leaving the chamber.
"Under no circumstances will I allow Kunkel or anyone else to lack respect," Ms Camano said. "He wore me out because I have been putting up with him all year long. He kept shouting without making a single proposal."
She declined to reveal what Mr Kunkel had said to her, but added: "He is always attacking me." Mr Kunkel has not commented on the incident but under congressional rules, he can file a complaint that could lead to possible sanctions against Ms Camano.
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