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Luis Pásara

Sociologist of law. He has studied the justice systems in Latin America, a subject on which he has published extensively. He has taught in Peru, Spain, Argentina and Mexico. He is a senior fellow of the Due Process of Law Foundation.

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How do Peruvians experience inequality?

Despite the dramatic poverty that characterizes the country, there seems to be no sign of rebellion. On the contrary, it is among the poorest that hope is placed in their own efforts and, to a certain extent, in the support of the state.

Mexico: a “judicial reform” with a catch

Through the “popular election” of judges the ruling party reserves the task of selecting candidates, hence securing the absence of judicial oversight over its decisions and actions.

Latin America is condemned to repeat its history

Path dependency is leading to increasingly degraded societies, in which a better future seems almost impossible.

The new one is hopelessness

The year 1959 began marked by the Cuban revolution. Washington felt the blow and in 1961 John Kennedy launched the Alliance for Progress as...

Weakness in the forces of change

Conservatives are advancing and reaping victories through the electoral route. Bukele's hegemony in El Salvador and Milei's victory in Argentina are signs in the region. Moreover, the possibility of Trump's reelection may lead to a global cycle change.

What is it to be of the left today?

The governments of López Obrador, Gustavo Petro, Lula da Silva, Luis Arce and Gabriel Boric are considered leftists, but do they really have anything in common?

Why do Peruvians want to leave the country?

So far in 2023, the number of Peruvians leaving the country and not returning has quadrupled compared to previous years.