The democratic system is going through a deep crisis due to the growing influence of economic power. It is no longer necessarily the most qualified people or those with the greatest political experience who access power, but those who have more resources for their campaigns, either by the number of donors or by their own personal fortune.

This phenomenon has generated a significant shift in citizen power. Decisions no longer fall to local political forces or traditional representatives; It is large corporations that, through their domination of economic flows, exert a determining influence on global politics.

The average citizen, constantly exposed to an avalanche of advertising messages, tends to favor candidates with greater media presence. These corporations, which make windfall profits through contracts in strategic sectors such as defense, energy, technology, entertainment, and gambling, have consolidated their power in the political system.

It is imperative to reform this scheme that distorts the essence of democracy and undermines the true decision-making power of the people in strategic matters. The transformation of the current system has become an urgent need to restore democratic balance and give the voice back to the citizenry.

The disconnect between rulers and governance, a product of this dynamic, has generated a growing distrust among citizens, who feel that their voice is drowned in a sea of corporate interests. Democracy, conceived as a system where each individual has a weight in decision-making, becomes a game of chess where the pieces are moved by those who have accumulated enough capital to influence the results. Campaign finance programmes, in many cases, are designed to sustain this vicious cycle, where promises of donor-friendly policies take precedence over the needs of the population.

The dilemma we face is critical: how can the citizen regain his power in a system where his only role seems to be that of receiver of manipulated information and voter in an election limited by economic interests? The solution lies not simply in regulating campaign financing, but in a deeper cultural and political transformation that empowers voters. This includes promoting civic education, encouraging citizen participation in decision-making at more local levels, and transparency in government action.

Likewise, reforms must consider the creation of alternatives to the large political parties dominated by money, allowing new political forces to emerge that truly represent the interests of the citizenry. Voting systems and public participation in elections must be reviewed to ensure that candidates are not only those who have access to large capital, but those who possess a genuine connection to the needs and aspirations of the community.

Finally, to reverse this situation of democratic crisis, it is vital to cultivate a sense of solidarity and shared responsibility among citizens, creating networks of mutual support that encourage the articulation of collective demands. Democracy must be refocused not only as a mechanism of election, but as a continuous process of collaboration and dialogue between citizens and their representatives, where the real power resides in the people. Only in this way will we be able to aspire to a democratic system that is not on a tightrope, but robust, inclusive and truly representative.

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