The recent letter from Luisa González to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked controversy in Ecuador. In the document, the candidate of the Citizen Revolution proposes facilitating the arrival and naturalization of Venezuelan migrants if she assumes the presidency. The proposal has been criticized by various sectors, who question both the substance and the form of the message.
González expressed her desire to facilitate the reception of Venezuelans, especially those who have been "brutally expelled" from the United States. However, her proposal to remove immigration restrictions and facilitate naturalization has raised doubts. In a country facing unemployment and pressure on public services, a policy without controls could overwhelm the state's capacity and generate internal tensions.
Additionally, this approach reflects a vision typical of 21st-century socialism, which has proven unsustainable in countries like Venezuela. There, millions have fled due to the economic and social crises caused by statist and absolute control policies.
A proposal that revives the socialist model
González also mentioned the idea of a "universal citizenship," which has provoked more criticism. Although solidarity is important, experts warn that immigration policies must be based on the country's reality. The lack of controls could increase pressure on basic services such as health, education, and security.
This idealistic discourse, typical of radical socialism, could end up affecting the most vulnerable sectors, as has happened in other countries in the region.
Another point of concern is her reference to working in coordination with the Citizen Revolution bloc in the National Assembly. This has been interpreted as an intention to align Ecuador with the Chavista model.
Analysts warn that this could put the country's sovereignty at risk and open the door to policies dictated by external ideological interests. The closeness to authoritarian and socialist regimes could isolate Ecuador and replicate models that have already proven their failure.
