By Marcos Pérez Talia. The role played by political parties in contemporary democracies is fundamental. They are key players because they fulfill various tasks that, as a whole, serve to make the political system operative. The issue is that some of their mult... More »
By Alhelí González Cáceres.* The population of the wetlands area of Asunción has long been the subject of study in various research studies, both those related to the socio-environmental impacts of agribusiness, as described by Wari in Paraguay: los presos y a... More »
Por Marcela Achinelli.* Given that the country is in the midst of a change of government, it is essential to take into account some of the challenges that remain in order to achieve a National Care Policy in Paraguay. In fact, already during the electoral camp... More »
By Juan Francisco Camino.* In recent weeks, Ecuador has captured the attention of international media, regional politicians and, of course, social scientists, especially those dedicated to the under explored and misunderstood political science. More »
By Dahiana Ayala.* The current crisis in the labor market seems to be taking on serious dimensions, especially for women. The labor precariousness that affects women on the verge of poverty, even extreme poverty, is expressed in part-time, fragmented and poorl... More »
By Ivonne Aristizabal.* According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), 37.2% of households are headed by a woman. Of these, 60% work in the communal, social, and personal services sector, as well as in commerce, restaurants, and self-employmen... More »
By Marcos Pérez Talia. Last April 30, a new defeat of probably the most important opposition front formed to compete against the Colorado Party was consummated. The final difference, as huge as it was unexpected, makes all explanations seem valid. Here we seek... More »
By Jorge Rolón Luna.* There is no doubt that the assassination has become a phenomenon that presents diverse angles and that such a multiform face has become a characteristic. In May 2023 a police investigation thwarted an attack that was underway, at least ac... More »
By Fernando Martínez Escobar. The electoral strength obtained by the Colorado Party (ANR) in the elections of April 30 has revived the idea of the unification of the ANR in the government, but the idea of party unity is a myth that has been around for almost 4... More »
By José Duarte Penayo. On the eve of the elections, a journalist from the Argentinean media C5N asked a vendor at Mercado 4 if she wanted “change or continuity”. As the answer was “I want change”, the immediate question was whether the vote would go to Efraín ... More »
By Marcos Pérez Talia. Last Saturday, April 15, the young people of the Concertación received the former Uruguayan president Pepe Mujica in a massive event. Far from being a mere motivational talk to the youth, it was, in fact, a political decalogue based on h... More »
By Lorena Soler.* Argentina and Paraguay share a long common history. In addition to the War of the Triple Alliance, the death of Sarmiento, the exile and return of Perón, the return of war trophies, political exiles and culinary transnationalization, they hav... More »
