Current times are marked by a lack of transparency and ethical values in governments, both locally and globally. Lying has become a common tool to cover up corruption and a lack of commitment to solving real and effective problems. However, what is concerning is the magnitude of this trend in recent times.
José Raúl Mulino and other advocates of business interests may be mistaken in prioritizing their own agendas over the well-being of Panama and the world in general. It is essential to stop the advance of fascism that seeks to impose a single meaning to terms that sustain collective life, instead of prioritizing the common good over the particular interests of the elite.
Currently, politicians like Donald Trump rely on lies and the defense of personal interests to remain in power, generating historic levels of falsehoods supported by public figures. The complicity of the public who does not question or critically analyze what is presented to them only fuels this cycle of misinformation and corruption.
It is imperative to fight against stupidity and lies in all their forms, challenging the institutionalized falsehood that is even shown in official documents and public statements. The dissemination of truth and the defense of ethical values must be promoted to counter the manipulations and falsehoods that undermine democracy and human rights.
Solidarity, sovereignty, and respect for fundamental rights depend on concrete actions beyond empty words. It is time to unify efforts to ensure a dignified life for all, confronting the misinformation that spreads amidst selfish interests alien to collective well-being. In an environment where corruption and injustice are commonplace, truth and ethics must be our weapons to restore a lost balance.
