Monseñor Silvio Báez critica la "competencia estéril" de líderes políticos

Monseñor Silvio Báez critica la “competencia estéril” de líderes políticos During the start of Advent, Auxiliary Bishop of Managua, Silvio José Báez, called for believers and peoples to “wake up” and maintain ethical and social vigilance against dictatorial systems that appear flexible but continue to oppress. He emphasized that Christian faith demands clarity, resistance, and rejection of political conformity, urging people not to be deceived by regimes that falsely present themselves as benevolent while denying fundamental freedoms. The message also stressed the importance of social awareness, solidarity with the suffering, and active resistance against injustice, violence, and repression.

• Bishop Silvio José Báez called for ethical and social vigilance during Advent.
• He warned against dictatorial systems that appear flexible but continue to oppress.
• Christian faith requires clarity, resistance, and rejection of political conformity.
• Báez criticized the sterile competition among political leaders and urged alertness.
• The message comes amid the formation of separate political factions, contrary to calls for unity.
• Advent is presented as a spiritual, ethical, and social time, signifying God’s presence.
• Vigilance includes citizen awareness, resisting oppressive systems, and maintaining inner strength against injustice.
• He urged not to surrender to oppression, fear, or repression, and to reject conformity and manipulation.
• Báez denounced authoritarian regimes that feign reformism under pressure and urged continued pressure until freedoms and democracy are restored.
• Faith in the resurrection assures the triumph of justice, truth, and life even in dark times.
• Advent calls for openness, commitment, and daily vigilance in anticipation of Christ’s arrival.