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Francisco Sánchez

Political scientist. Director of the Ibero American Institute of the University of Salamanca. Professor of Political Science with specialization in comparative politics of Latin America. Doctor and Master in Latin American Studies from the University of Salamanca.

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Argentina and Ecuador: two countries, one path

The two countries share a clear tendency to default (non-payment of debts) in economic terms and populism in political terms.

Latin America is not a fairy tale

Analysts should be aware of their responsibility in generating disappointments by inflating expectations about the magnitude and speed of the processes of change.

“Deconstructing Diego”

Soccer is a global event of such magnitude that it transcends cultural differences like no other. In its geopolitics, Latin America is also dedicated here to providing raw materials. But unlike commodities, in soccer there is revenge when the stars play for their national teams. Long live sovereignty!

The “moral incapacity” in Latin America

The fact that the Peruvian presidency is going to run because of "moral incapacity" shows that Latin American politics is very premaquiavelic. Machiavelli explained the relations of power on the margin of moral or religious questions, thus leaving unsupported, for example, the actions of the Catholic Church.