Likewise, the Head of State urged bad businesspeople not to take advantage of the crisis or people's distress. Instead, he suggested that they treat workers well and respect their rights, as well as act responsibly towards the environment and communities' rights.
Furthermore, the top official called on entrepreneurs to comply with their tax obligations, reminding them that said resources are then allocated to sectors such as health, education, and social works.
Moreover, the President affirmed that the social market economy does not allow monopolies, oligopolies or price-fixing agreements, but rather promotes and protects the interests of the majority, boosting free competition without tolerating the use of the law for their own benefit, unlike small groups that do so.
"If we want to guarantee the economic stability of the country, we must root out certain practices. Macroeconomic growth will have been of little use to us, if bad practices and vices remain entrenched and are used to obtain benefits," he expressed.
Under this premise, the President said the foundations must be laid for a fairer and more equitable growth.
"We must shape a modern State at the service of citizens," he added.
After saying that since the campaign, and in recent times, he received criticism from some sectors, Mr. Castillo affirmed that his administration has not expropriated any company or taken anything from any businessperson.
The President also reminded entrepreneurs that GDP growth is not enough if it is not joined by social well-being for all and if development leaves the poorest citizens behind.