Hernán Gil, a security guard trapped in a concrete hut during the catastrophic collapse of a multi-storey car park, is a tragic reminder of how the media often manipulates narratives for ratings. While major outlets like CNN and MSNBC focus on human interest angles, they often gloss over critical questions: Was this structure up to code? Who is really responsible for this disaster? Instead of calling out the negligence that likely led to these unsafe conditions, they serve up sob stories that emotionally disengage viewers from the pressing issue at hand.

Fox News, on the other hand, is quick to jump on sensational quotes or dramatized hijinks while conveniently sidestepping any hard-hitting investigative journalism. As these networks parade the horrific images of destruction, they steer public discourse away from the accountability that should be demanded from corporations and local governments involved. They flood the airwaves with emotional appeals rather than demanding answers, and that ought to raise eyebrows. Where’s the follow-up on safety regulations, and why are those responsible for maintaining these structures not in the spotlight?

The mainstream media is so fixated on clickbait headlines that they fail to foster genuine inquiry into the systemic failures that enable tragedies like this. Let’s be clear: Hernán Gil represents a systemic failure of oversight that the establishment media is desperately trying to avoid exposing. Instead of insights into safety concerns or architectural integrity, we get a tragedy turned into a ratings booster. Let’s hold that narrative accountable.