In his seven-minute inaugural speech on November 23, 2023, President Nobo demonstrated his non-confrontational spirit. Apart from putting Vice President Verónica Abad at a distance by sending her to Tel Aviv, it didn’t seem confrontational at all.

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As the days passed, there were changes in the spaces of power, in which at least people acted with weakness and fear in the face of organized crime, and perhaps they were already addicted to it. The highlight was the courageous and patriotic performance of lead prosecutor Diana Salazar in the Metastasis case, drawing a parallel to what the spread of cancer metastases means. He cut off the leader of the judicial structure in the service of narco-crime, which was possible thanks to the political patronage he received, and who therefore considered that political patronage is useless in front of the honest and decisive action of those who act without fear.

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The reaction was the overflow of organized crime, not only in the control of detention centers, but also in multiple practices of terrorism, as evidenced by the Government, which describes the situation as an internal war. Reflecting on his current position, Noboa stressed: “You have to have big, ostrich eggs; not cardboard.”

A saying made me think of one by Dr. Carlos Vaquero, a prestigious Spanish surgeon, professor and researcher, often quoted by surgeons, that in surgery you must have “the eyes of an eagle, the heart of a lion and the hands of a woman.”

If possible, it is not advisable to publish intentions without more information about the possibilities of their execution.

Why “eagle eye”? Because you have to consider the universe in which you have to operate, the history, the diagnosis, the risks, the prognosis and do it in time. The case of Metastasis shows this, the number of prisoners can be multiplied – even the “escape law” can be applied – but if sponsorship is not evident and sanctioned, more terrorists will appear.

“Lion heart”, so there is firmness with conviction.

“Women’s hands”, cutting what needs to be done, with the least risk, not slaughtering, nor exploiting intentions that are not transparent.

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If possible, it is not recommended to publish intentions without additional information about the possibilities of their execution. One case is that of foreign nationals deprived of their liberty; The intention is to go to the country of which they are citizens. I agree with that intention, but international instruments show how to act, not just placing them on the border.

Serenity is necessary to avoid falling into “top to top”. Confront thoroughly, when necessary, without complaining – there are hardly any “mean” phrases, but they should not necessarily be an expression of mockery or contempt. That tranquility should not encourage impunity or a cover-up, assuming “if it’s not with me, I won’t interfere.”

Interests and benefits will often be in conflict, and in that universe, sophistry will happen. This must be clear to those in power. – If someone gets up from his seat, will he be able to see better? Maybe yes; but if everyone stands up, hardly anyone will see better. (OR)