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DEEDS, NOT WORDS

Summary of our "Acta, non verba" event and the political future of Guatemala. 

Deeds, not words. That is the translation of the Latin phrase, "acta, non verba," and its call to action, rather than empty speeches, is essential for Guatemala. 


Last July, we held the event, "ACTA, NON VERBA," with the aim of understanding the current political context and reflecting on a mission for the large group of Guatemalans who promote freedom and the protection of the Republic. To this end, we analyzed the electoral results with José Echeverría, executive president of the MCN; we heard about the experience of Chile's Republican party with José Carlos Meza, Chilean deputy; and we discussed the recent publication “¡Less ideas and more moderation!” by the Disenso Foundation, which includes a chapter written by Christa Walters, MCN institutional projection coordinator. 


Electoral Results

The first round of elections brought a series of important results to analyze, as the elected candidates will hold the future of municipalities, the legislative branch, and the executive branch in their hands. 


In his presentation, Jose Echeverría delved into the results of the municipalities, as well as the Congress. It was also highlighted how the citizen sentiment of nonconformity was reflected in blank and null votes. 


Taking into account, from a republican perspective, that the next Congress will have to be part of some constitutional elections such as the election of Magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice, Court of Appeals, Constitutional Court, Human Rights Ombudsman, and Magistrates of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, it was transcendental to know how this institution is integrated and how the checks and balances of our political system should function. 

 

This is how the municipalities were distributed: 

 

As for the Executive, the second round of elections will be held on August 20. 

 

Consistency, Perseverance, and Discipline: Three Actions for Political Success:

Reflections from Chile with José Carlos Meza, Republican Party Deputy 

 

José Carlos Meza, deputy of the Republican Party of Chile, provided us with valuable insight into three essential actions that must be considered to ensure success within the political sphere. 

1. Consistency

  • Fluctuation in political messages and stances can lead to an erosion of public trust. Therefore, maintaining a consistent stance over time, based on principles and values, is of utmost importance to maintain a genuine connection with citizens.

2. Perseverance

  • Having a well-defined project is essential, but its realization requires persistent work. The perseverance of the team involved in the project should not only serve to meet the proposed objectives but also to inspire confidence in citizens who share their ideas or those who wish to join. 

3. Discipline

  • Staying firm in beliefs and values, even during difficult times, is essential. 

     

    Deputy Meza reminds us that the path to political success is built on a foundation of unquestionable consistency, unwavering perseverance, and solid discipline. 

     

    The false right and its effects on the legitimate defense of Guatemala's future: Panel with Christa Walters, Ronald Flores, and Santiago Quidiello

     

    Recently, the book “¡Less ideas and more moderation!” by the Disenso Foundation was published in Madrid, Spain. This publication brings together authors from various countries to analyze the progressive political and ideological moderation of the right in Ibero-America. 

     

    Christa Walters, institutional projection coordinator of the MCN, contributed to this publication with a chapter titled “The false right and its effects on the legitimate defense of Guatemala's future," which was discussed in a panel alongside Ronald Flores and Santiago Quidiello. 

     

    You can find it here:  https://fundaciondisenso.org/2023/07/05/menos-ideas-y-mas-moderacion/

     

    The chapter analyzes how there is a false right in the country, represented by political parties that claim to be right-wing only verbally, but, in practice, are ideologically inconsistent and lean more towards institutionalized corruption, sidelining the legitimate Guatemalan right represented by the majority of the country's population. Thus, the legitimate right, often unfairly associated with kleptocracy, has moderated, giving way to a growing power of state looters and the anti-system or progressive left. 

     

    During the panel, the author's motivations for writing this chapter were discussed, as well as its relevance after the recent electoral results, how the attitudes and principles of the legitimate right in Guatemala are defined, and what political effects the moderation of this segment of the population has had. In conclusion, a necessary mission was discussed for those who identify as right-wing, including: defining ideological limits, avoiding self-censorship or moderation, and bringing the ideas they defend into partisan politics. 

     

    This is because moderation, or staying in a comfort zone and not stepping into partisan politics, has left the door open for the ambition of the anti-system left and a rising kleptocracy to gain the upper hand over the true Guatemalan right. Perhaps then, moderation is not the answer, and leadership in partisan politics is necessary to finally give a voice to the legitimate Guatemalan right. 

    @jose.echeve

    Acta non verba. Encuentra una idea que te apasione tanto que tengas que sí o sí ponerla en práctica

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    Deeds, not words, are what the country needs, regardless of the second-round election results. As the National Civic Movement, we will continue working to defend freedom and the basic principles of our Republic.