An exploration of theHISPANIC TRADITION OF
FREEDOM
A community serving Hispanidad
The Escuela Hispánica is born from our conviction that the examination and understanding of our shared intellectual past and lineage, with an eye toward the future, will contribute to bringing our countries closer together and add great value to political discourse, social and cultural dialogue, and public policy development.
Featured Project
PROJECT 1776
Research on the influence of Hispanic scholasticism on US independence. A forgotten intellectual bridge between Salamanca and Philadelphia that rewrites our common history.
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Featured Activities
First International Congress between Puerto Rico and Spain
American Politics & Government Summit (ISI) 2025
II Hispanic Thought Days
Digital Archive
Latest Publications
Echo of Salamanca
From October 12 to 15, the "Echo of Salamanca" colloquium was held in La Antigua Guatemala, organized by the Fe y Libertad Institute, an international academic meeting dedicated to reflecting on the historical and intellectual relevance of the School of Salamanca.
In Defense of Hispanic America
Hispanic America vs. Latin America: A historical and cultural review of the term reveals how Spain and Portugal forged the region's identity. This analysis questions the imprecision of the "Latin America" concept and proposes alternatives that faithfully reflect the Iberian legacy.
On Puerto Rico and its Connection to the School of Salamanca
Discover the historical links between Puerto Rico and the School of Salamanca. From the legacy of the papacy to the influence on higher education and the island's Hispanic identity.
Growing up with Vargas Llosa
When did Peru get messed up? An analysis of the literary, intellectual, and political impact of Mario Vargas Llosa and his legacy in building a mestizo and inclusive identity.
Pillars of the School
Architecture of Hispanic Political Thought
This axis is dedicated to the systematic reconstruction of the conceptual architecture that shaped the Hispanic political world: its legal categories, its understanding of sovereignty, the articulation between natural law and positive law, political representation, jurisdiction, and the limitation of power. The goal is to contribute to the consolidation of a corpus of ideas with shared categories, capable of engaging with contemporary political theory without reducing itself to a mere reaction against other traditions.
Hispanic Tradition in Dialogue with the West
The Hispanic tradition did not develop in isolation, but in constant dialogue with the rest of European and Atlantic thought. This axis examines those interactions—especially with the Anglo-American tradition—to understand how the modern world was shaped by multiple converging currents. The purpose is not to establish identity-based oppositions, but to reintegrate this tradition into the common Western narrative, highlighting its contribution to contemporary debates on liberalism, political community, and international order.
Hispanic Tradition of Freedom
This axis explores the concrete ways in which freedom was articulated historically in the Hispanic world through institutions, charters, pacts, and mechanisms for limiting power. Rather than abstract or purely individualistic conceptions, the Hispanic experience developed an institutional and communal understanding of freedom. It also provides conceptual tools for addressing contemporary debates on social fragmentation, the crisis of institutional legitimacy, and the redefinition of the political order in the twenty-first century.
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