In the last century, Ludwig von Berlanffy proposed a total view of phenomena; This current is called system theory, which, in short, considers that every element, no matter how insignificant it may seem, contributes to the functioning of the instance. System theory warns that even the smallest part helps the whole system. That is, those who lead and those who execute are equally important.

However, in societies with deep inequalities, there are those who contribute to the system and “do all the work”, while others are the ones who “eat the pieces”. But what happens if the parts that support the system fall apart or the participants are no longer willing to cooperate? Such a scenario is generated by social revolutions.

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However, in the eyes of some historians, this change is temporary, as the threads that drive power tend to reorganize so that they do not make major concessions or include only those changes that benefit them. In Ecuador, historians confirm that after the end of the independence process — more than 200 years ago — the phrase “The last day of despotism and the first of it” appeared on the walls of Quito.

(…) those who eat snacks are just calculating the political scenario to relocate and continue exploiting the state…

And history seemed to repeat itself, for example, between the years 1997 and 2006; that is, in almost a decade, seven people sat in the presidential chair, but the social position of the majority did not change; nor was the bureaucratic structure of the State transformed. The socio-economic upheaval that hit the country, chaos and militant violence did not create more jobs or better living conditions. As a result, Ecuador became a country of mass migration, family breakdown, and remittances were what sustained those who remained in the midst of desolation and pain.

The OAS calls for “respect for the stability of constitutional periods” in Ecuador

Today we live in a difficult socioeconomic context — similar to the 1990s — and the fiscal coffers are empty due to several factors, including foreign debt, which binds the country to huge obligations to foreign creditors. Thus, the scenario from the nineties reappears. And those who do the work, those who have no opportunity for decent work or productive initiative, leave the country, cross the Darien jungle, die in the ocean, or succumb in the desert; because it seems that, to remain tied to poverty, it is better to cross borders.

Meanwhile, those who are eating snacks are just calculating a political scenario to resettle and continue to exploit the state and its resources. It is morally questionable that a few continue to wield power, manipulate politics and exploit resources while the majority swims in ever-increasing poverty.

It’s time to join entities capable of analyzing the situation, proposing solutions, prioritizing decisions and ensuring that the usual futility does not destroy hopes. Hence the current saying that “the one who does the chores” joins the national dialogue that distributes the obligations and benefits of the existing state. (OR)