Argentinian legislator and human rights activist Victoria Donda Prez attracted a lot of online attention after she breastfed her 8-month-old daughter Trilce during a parliamentary session earlier this month.
Infobae, an Argentinian news site, shared a photo of the moment on its Twitter and Facebook , sparking much debate (below).
Madre y poltica: la legisladora @vikidonda amamanta a su hija en su banca de la Cmara de Diputados pic.twitter.com/e5Ziudstbu
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infobae (@infobae) July 16, 2015
Infobae's Facebook post received over 3,700 likes and over 500 comments. While many praised the politician for showing how natural and normal it is to breastfeed, others pointed out she is one of a privileged few women who can breastfeed their babies while at work. The photo has since circulated across media sites in South America and beyond .
Donda Prez became the youngest member of the Argentine National Congress when she assumed office in 2007. Her family has been the subject of much interest in Argentina, as she was the first known child of "disappeared" political prisoners to hold office. She was raised by a military family and only discovered her real parents' identities when she was in her 20s.
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Donda Prez has shared many photos of her daughter on social media. The baby has even joined her on the road to meet with constituents and fellow leaders.
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Evo, ejemplo de humildad, coherencia y trabajo. pic.twitter.com/uGXWvKnpwA
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Victoria Donda Perez (@vikidonda) July 16, 2015
A perfect early celebration of World Breastfeeding Week .
H/T Mashable
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