In today’s ‘Orlando dice’ column, Listin Diario’s Orlando Gil comments on all the crimes that are committed in the name of governance, killing hopes and drowning expectations. He comments that it is not true that the fact that the opposition has the majority in Congress is what has impeded the government from proceeding with the corruption cases. He says that there has been collaboration, more so by the presidents of both congressional houses, than through a directive from the PRD party. He mentions that despite the Plan Renove sentences, the batting average against corruption is very low. He points out that what is of greatest concern is that the philosophy of governance above all sinks in as part of a political pragmatism that knows no frontiers. He says that the impression prevails that it is not a tactical decision, while awaiting better conditions, but a generous way of exercising power.
Neither, he writes, is there much illusion that the correlation between forces in Congress may change, because the population is indifferent to the official policies and there is a fatigue that could affect the electoral results. He also points out that the press is highlighting the abandoning of construction of works in the interior, while the government is championing the artificial island and the Villa Mella train. He mentions President Fernandez’ recent meeting with Barcelona businessmen and Ricardo Bofill, promoter of the island, and the coordinator Eduardo Selman, another architect. He goes on to remind readers that Diandino Pena has also announced the start of works on the train. “People will conclude that there is no money for small things, but there is lots for the big projects, and in those conditions voters will not be motivated to vote to give more power to those who are not using what power they have with a better sense of opportunity. Time will tell, but that is what is apparent at the moment,” he speculates.