Democracy demanded or hypocrisy legitimized?

Abstract

This article addresses the growing suspicion and rejection of power structures in recent decades, epitomized by the popular cry of “they all must go”. This “shout” raises the question of whether it demands the end of democracy or a new form of engagement. The text questions the role of politicians in this crisis and the lack of reflection on the desired type of democracy, beyond mere transparency or an independent justice system. The new elections did not alleviate distrust, as seen in the disproportionate number of candidates in places like Tucumán. Several signs of decreasing democratic legitimacy in the West are listed: high crime rates, substance abuse, family dissolution, educational decline, public debt, sensationalist media, money-driven election campaigns with low voter turnout, and the growing conflict between continuous economic growth and sustainable environmental demands.