The article criticizes American foreign policy under Trump's leadership, arguing that the USA is becoming isolated in the world, maintaining dictatorial allies such as Russia, North Korea and China, while ordinary Americans only care about the price of fuel and supermarket products. The author suggests that "America First" results in a harmful pride that damages relations with traditional allies.
Regarding Portugal and Madeira, the article denounces that the Portuguese government is not acting to stop the rise in fuel prices, while oil companies post million-dollar profits. In Madeira, the author criticizes leaders Miguel Albuquerque and José Manuel Rodrigues, accusing them of governing only for party friends, military personnel and oligarchs, without attending to the needs of the population.
The author questions when the population will have a better life, referring to multiple problems such as regional monopolies, poorly used European funds, mass tourism and the pandemic. He also mentions the growth of the AfD party in Germany as a sign of similar dissatisfaction that may be emerging in other countries.
The article ends with warnings about the increase in violence in Madeira, mentioning unprovoked assaults, crimes and the formation of violent groups. The author suggests that the social situation is close to a breaking point and that the stressed population cannot continue to be deceived indefinitely.
