La crisis de la integración se juega en casa
ISSN: 0251-3552
Year of publication: 2009
Issue: 219
Pages: 97-112
Type: Article
More publications in: Nueva sociedad
Abstract
Latin American integration is in crisis. Although it began almost at the same time as the European, its advances have been very limited, as evidenced by the multiple current conflicts between the different countries. This article argues that it is time to stop looking for scapegoats outside of the region and face up to the problems, three of which stand out: an excess of rhetoric, nationalism and a lack of leadership. Furthermore, there are basic questions that need to be clarified: the integration is between States or societies? Commercial or political integration? With what institutions? Without clear, consensual answers to these questions, it is hard to see how the integration process can prosper.