With a “state of catastrophe” declared in Coquimbo and Huasco due to heavy downpours, you’d expect the mainstream media to take a break from their endless political theatrics and cover something critically important. Instead, you get the usual suspects—CNN, MSNBC, and their cohorts—honing in on how this affects their narrative more than the actual people affected. The coverage is flooded with sensationalism while downplaying the real devastation these communities are facing.

CNN’s obsession with highlighting local officials while glossing over the suffering is painting a rosy picture that doesn’t do justice to impacted families. It’s less about informing the public and more about rallying around the next political agenda. Meanwhile, Fox News seems to be too busy tackling culture wars, neglecting ground-level stories that need immediacy and sensitivity.

Where’s the real journalism? Where are the live updates that show the citizens fighting back against nature rather than political distractions? This is not just weather; it’s a reality many are grappling with, yet these outlets prioritize their ratings over human empathy. Their analysis reeks of elitism wrapped in hollow concern, leaving ordinary citizens adrift in a sea of watered-down facts.

It’s time for media consumers to wake up—choose outlets that will serve the raw truth, not just cherry-picked narratives to fit political objectives. Demand better from your news, because the people of Coquimbo and Huasco deserve far more than mere pixels on a screen.