During the COVID-19 pandemic, belief in conspiracy theories surged, particularly narratives suggesting a "new world order" and associating the United Nations' Agenda 2030 with efforts to establish a totalitarian global regime. These theories emerged amid widespread anxiety and uncertainty as people faced disruptions to their daily lives, portraying the UN as a secretive entity aiming to override national sovereignty and control populations. In reality, the United Nations has limited power, serving primarily as an advisory body that facilitates international cooperation, promotes human rights, and supports sustainable development. Its framework, including the Sustainable Development Goals, guides voluntary actions by member states rather than imposing binding laws or regulations. The UN influences national policies in an indirect manner, with educational and other institutional content remaining under the jurisdiction of local authorities. The pandemic also created conditions that allowed some leaders with autocratic tendencies to expand their control, implementing emergency measures that curtailed civil liberties and increased surveillance. While conspiracy theories focused on global domination, the actual political dynamics were characterized by localized crises and the opportunistic behaviors of governments leveraging the pandemic to assert greater authority.