Political leader Vinicio Castillo Sem\u00e1n has pointed out that the traditional sectors of the Dominican Republic are making a strategic error by attempting to discredit the aspirations of Santiago Mat\u00edas, widely known as Alofoke. According to Castillo, this behavior by the business elites and the conventional political class is counterproductive.<\/p>\n\n
During a recent intervention, Castillo highlighted that the attitude of rejection towards the figure of the influencer not only strengthens his support among the citizenry, but also fosters an environment of social tension. In his view, ignoring or attacking Mat\u00edas could lead to a conflict between social classes that the current political system should not underestimate.<\/p>\n\n
For the politician, the growth of Santiago Mat\u00edas’s figure is no coincidence, but rather a reflection of the discontent accumulated by sectors that have historically felt marginalized and excluded from government agendas. This support base, according to Castillo, has the potential to transform into a disruptive electoral force capable of altering the traditional landscape if the elites continue to ignore the causes of this phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n
Attacking Santiago Mat\u00edas is a mistake; by doing that, you only empower him more.<\/p>\nVinicio Castillo Sem\u00e1n<\/cite>\n\n\n Castillo called on the political class to analyze the national reality with greater serenity and depth, avoiding falling into disqualifications that, far from curbing the rise of new media and social figures, end up consolidating their influence on the electorate.<\/p>\n\n