The author's personal connection to Peru, where she obtained citizenship, serves as a starting point to reflect on the figure of the Pope and his visit to Catalonia. The coincidence of this visit with a complex electoral process in Peru sparks a deep meditation on the importance of valuing who truly sustains life.
The media and political coverage of the papal visit to Spain and Catalonia, including the speech at the Congress of Deputies and the attention to the Sagrada Familia, contrasts with the political situation in Peru. The author notes a certain paralysis in Catalonia and Spain during the trip, as if expecting a magical solution to real problems.
Once the Pope has departed, the author returns to the reality of her own challenges and conflicts, particularly in Peru. The influence of the expatriate vote in the Peruvian elections, where foreign votes could tip the balance towards a candidate with a totalitarian discourse, generates fear and sadness, recalling past experiences.
The fear of 'communism' and prejudice regarding the 'culture' of the Andean population are factors that, according to the author, have contributed to the concentration of votes towards totalitarianism. Ultimately, she expresses a wish for a world where decisions are made by those who truly sustain life every day.
