Rafael Correa, former president of Ecuador, has once again generated controversy after publishing a meme on social networks directed against King Felipe VI of Spain and against Noboa, president of Ecuador.
The image, which appears to be a religious invitation, suggests that Daniel Noboa, Ecuadorian president, is sponsored by the Spanish crown. Later, the meme refers to the president as “Lucifer's father-in-law”. This gesture reinforces Correa's inclination to resort to strategies of public provocation, in an attempt to remain in the political debate despite his physical absence
Since his exile in Belgium, the former president has opted for social networks as his main communication channel, where his messages oscillate between nostalgia for his government and aggression against international leaders.
This latest attack not only demonstrates their rejection of monarchical institutions, but also a tactic to stoke historical tensions and capture media attention.
The meme of controversy
Criticism from Spain and Ecuador
The publication has received strong criticism from various sectors. In Spain, supporters of the monarchy have described it as a lack of respect for an institution that represents the history and unity of their country
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In Ecuador, several social media users have pointed out that these actions divert attention from the legal problems facing Correa, such as his convictions for corruption during his term of office, and seek to further polarize his political base.
A position that fuels divisions
Rafael Correa has been a constant critic of world powers, but his position has been transformed into personal attacks that, rather than ideological debates, seek public confrontations
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This behavior not only damages the perception of his “leadership”, but it also reflects a desperate attempt to remain in force in a political landscape that has changed dramatically since his departure from power.
With these types of publications, Correa not only distances himself from the values of dialogue and diplomacy, but also reaffirms a style that prioritizes controversy over serious political content.
