Propuesta de dialogo sobre los conflictos sociales en el Ecuador en el último quinquenio (2019-2024)

Abstract

Over the past five years, Ecuador has faced several significant social problems, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis and travel restrictions led to a 70% loss in tourism, severely affecting the economy and increasing unemployment and labor informality. This situation was aggravated by an increase in insecurity, manifested through extortion and other crimes, which also negatively impacted the economy by reducing tourism. Mental health has become more relevant due to the stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic, isolation and job loss. As the health crisis has progressed, greater awareness has emerged about the need to address inequities in access to mental health services and efforts have been made to improve the support available. In the educational field, the transition to virtual teaching revealed significant gaps in access to resources and technology, especially affecting students from rural areas and vulnerable sectors. The economic crisis also caused budget cuts in the education sector, impacting school infrastructure and feeding programs. These difficulties have generated social tensions and demands for reforms to ensure equitable and quality education. The proposal to address these problems through a podcast seeks to offer a platform for discussion and awareness, allowing the inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives. This approach not only seeks to inform, but also encourage empathy, activism, and the search for collaborative solutions to social challenges in Ecuador.