""The first thing they tell us [in my public affairs major] is that you are going to govern for the people and you must understand that people don't understand exactly what you understand.""
""Politics feels inaccessible to many young people, Alonso realized, and most politicians don't understand how to reach them in genuine ways.""
Gabriela Alonso Jaramillo, a 23-year-old political science student in Colombia, aims to engage youth in politics through her TikTok account, Política para apolíticos. She noticed a lack of interest in politics among her peers, which she attributes to politicians' failure to connect with young voters. Her educational videos simplify complex political concepts and current events, helping viewers understand government functions. With nearly 300,000 TikTok followers, Alonso emphasizes the importance of making politics accessible and relatable to the younger generation.
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