The racist controversies at the World Cup reignited an old debate: how the ideal of “whitening” shaped national identity in Argentina and much of Latin America and continues to shape its inequalities.

In the context of the attention economy, recommendation systems interpret narrative moderation as a lack of relevance. What do political parties competing in contexts of extreme polarization do to make themselves heard?

The World Cup reflected an increasingly multipolar world and offered a lesson for Latin America: autonomy and development require strong institutions, sustained investment, and a strategy of its own.

The West blames China for its industrial weaknesses, but it would do better to learn from China’s investment, planning, and long-term policies—lessons far more valuable than trade wars and anti-China rhetoric.

Global warming is altering the climate patterns that for decades guided the planning of cities, infrastructure, and agricultural production. Faced with an increasingly uncertain future, Latin America must move beyond relying solely on historical records and invest in adaptation and resilience.

As global development finance becomes increasingly fragmented, developing countries are seeking to establish alternative channels to secure the flow of capital. Yet this financial redundancy also brings risks: rising debt burdens, greater administrative complexity, and a persistent dependence on the world's leading reserve currencies.