JLo Moroccan Minister defends against criticism – La Prensa (OEM)

RABAT, Morocco, June 9 (OEM-EFE) .- The Moroccan Tourism Minister Lahcen Haddad, today defended the controversial concert of Jennifer Lopez this city, even immoral criticized by the head of their government, Abdelilah Benkirane, arguing that it is the manifestation of a “Opening Morocco”.

When contacted by Efe, Haddad, of a different party of Prime Minister (Islamist), referred to comments he made in his Facebook account: “We advocate for Morocco opening and at the same time, we will ofuscarnos for a representation that is artistic before everything?” he asked

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Haddad insisted that respect is the coexistence of “who likes this type of show and dislikes, among those whose values ​​they see nothing shocking (in the show) and those who find their flaws “.

To the official, the festival” Mawazine “in singing Jennifer Lopez and has been frequently criticized by the Justice and Development Party Chairman Benkirán,” is a prestigious festival that gives fame Morocco and that gives us an image of openness, diversity and tolerance. “

Haddad, Minister of People’s Movement and the liberal tendency thereof is thus dissociates itself clearly from its President Benkirán and colleague of Communication, Mustafa al Jalfi, which have increased criticism of the concert JLo and especially against its spread in prime time on public television.

Benkirán has come to ask for sanctions for this channel to High Authority of Audiovisual Council, a body that is independent of government but directly from King Mohamed VI.