After the mystery of the presidential election was cleared up, the majority’s attention turned to the names of the people Daniel Noboa would choose to form his government. Curiosity is understandable if you take into account that this is a young entrepreneur who only briefly tried his hand at politics, and not exactly in a responsible executive position. Furthermore, like most of those who pass through these areas, he does not have a party that can provide him with technical and political personnel. Yes, it’s a real mystery. However, in order to solve it, it is not necessary to start by listing names, but by defining the goals that he will realistically be able to fulfill in the short time he will have to hold office. In other words, in the current hours – not in days or weeks, strictly in the next few hours – three or four topics that will occupy you until May 2025 must clearly stand out.

On November 15, CNE will hand over credentials to Daniel Noboa

One could say that these questions are obvious and have been on the table for a long time. Uncertainty and the economy certainly come first, but in addition to mentioning them in general terms, it is necessary to break them down, identify causes and effects, distinguish between short-term and medium-term policies and, with all the honesty possible now that the campaign is over, communicate the scaled-down goals that can achieve. The ruler and his government must know from the first day how far they can go in the time available and they must convey this to the citizens. To promise a complete solution to the problem of insecurity or the beginning of an economic boom would mean fueling social frustration and disillusionment with politics. This is not the time for the re-establishment offered by previous governments, nor for solving problems in the first 100 minutes of governance.

All this work will be conditioned by the political environment, which is very unfavorable for the Government.

These two main problems are closely related to problems of a social nature. Education at all levels, not only university admissions, the public health system, social security with the dual goal of pensions and health, road and health infrastructure, and the destruction of the El Niño phenomenon will require policies and concrete works. These and the preceding issues are limited by the availability of resources, but what has now been done must be considered as a basis for the medium-range programs that must be continued by subsequent governments. In short, it should be assumed as a transitional government in which something as important as laying the foundations will be achieved.

These are the demands of the local authorities for the elected president Daniel Nobo

All this work will be conditioned by the political environment, which is very unfavorable for the Government. It is in an absolute minority in the Parliament and a patchwork alliance can be more harmful than useful, as has been shown in the past period. Belief in the divisions of Koreanism is a chimera of social networks that, even if confirmed, will not result in government support. The threats of Iza, an individual who does not understand the language of democracy, did not wait long. In short, the three basic themes, economy, security and politics, show that it is not about new or old names, family members or partners. A sharp vision of the moment and your responsibility within it is necessary. (OR)