The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been trumpeting its latest reforms as a significant victory for developing nations, claiming that these changes will save them $1.2 billion annually. While the global elites at the IMF may be celebrating, those on the ground in the developing world know better. This so-called “reform” package is nothing more than a token gesture—a tiny fraction of what these nations actually need to break free from the cycle of debt and dependency the IMF has created.

Let’s be clear: the IMF isn’t about helping poor countries. It’s about control. The loans and aid packages it offers come with a mountain of conditions—conditions that often prioritize the interests of Western nations and multinational corporations over the needs of the people in developing countries. The IMF’s “help” is usually accompanied by demands for austerity measures, cuts to public services, and the privatization of essential industries. These conditions leave developing nations worse off than they were before.

Developing nations are caught in a vicious cycle: they need funds to build infrastructure, stabilize their economies, and provide for their citizens. But in order to get those funds, they have to agree to the IMF’s draconian terms. This means slashing government spending on healthcare, education, and other critical services, all to satisfy the IMF’s demands for fiscal discipline. As a result, these nations become even more dependent on foreign aid and loans, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and economic stagnation.

If the IMF were truly interested in helping developing nations, it would scrap these predatory policies and allow these countries to invest in their own futures without the crippling debt. But that would mean less control for the IMF and its globalist backers, so it’s no surprise that real reform remains out of reach. The latest announcement is just another example of the IMF pretending to care while ensuring that the status quo remains firmly in place.