Manuel Alcántara
Manuel Alcántara is a prominent political scientist and professor emeritus at the University of Salamanca and UPB in Medellín. He is known for his insightful analyses of Latin American politics, particularly in the context of changing power dynamics and the influence of the United States in the region. His work often explores the implications of neoliberalism and digital revolutions on political structures and social behavior, highlighting the challenges faced by democracies in contemporary Latin America. Recently, he was in the news for his commentary on the global political shifts following the inauguration of President Trump and their repercussions for Latin America.
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Elecciones | Lo que hay que tener, por Ricardo Uceda | OPINION
Peru· 2026-02-02
Manuel Alcántara is from the University of Salamanca and authored 'El oficio de político', studying over 1,500 Latin American parliamentarians.
El presidente de tus sueños, por Ricardo Uceda | OPINIONPeru· 2025-12-22
Manuel Alcántara is the director of CIEPS and an emeritus professor at the University of Salamanca and UPB in Medellín.
Masas y complejidad: la incomprensión de lo que está pasando
Panama· 2025-09-24Manuel Alcántara clarified that the murder of his granddaughter was not due to a settling of accounts but a robbery.
20 años de prisión a "La Rabiosa", la mujer que mató a la bisabuela de la niña Kylie Naomi
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-15
Manuel Alcántara agrees that one of the persistent challenges in the region is the weak institutional anchoring.
Los anclajes de la democracia
Argentina· 2025-06-28
He is noted as a Professor Emeritus at the University of Salamanca and UPB (Medellín).
El señuelo del poderArgentina· 2025-05-15
Manuel Alcántara discusses the implications of the new political order initiated by President Trump.
Latinoamérica21: Lecciones de un mes frenético | Columnistas | Opinión
Ecuador· 2025-03-07
