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In the year marking five centuries since the intellectual impulse that gave rise to the School of Salamanca, the new director of Escuela Hispánica presents the mission and vision for this new stage of consolidation and growth.
Jorge Machín Mezher
09/03/2026

History
16/06/2025Juan Ángel Soto Gómez
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.
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History
15/06/2025David Cruz de la Torre
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.
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Literature
16/04/2024Santiago Carranza-Vélez Chirinos
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.
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History
23/12/2023Manuel Lucena Giraldo
La agitación hispana
An essay by Manuel Lucena Giraldo reflecting on historical memory, cultural heritage, and the contemporary challenges of the Hispanic world.
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Philosophy
05/12/2023Prof. Dr. D. José Carlos Martín de la Hoz
Salamanca and the New Humanism
A profound reflection on the legacy of the School of Salamanca, Domingo de Soto, and Francisco de Vitoria in the face of human dignity challenges.
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History
25/10/2023Eric-Clifford Graf
The Invisible Hand of the School of Salamanca: Thomas Jefferson and Cervantine Democracy
The influence of the School of Salamanca and Cervantes on Thomas Jefferson reveals how Hispanic thought shaped the foundations of American democracy.
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Current Affairs
25/07/2023Gonzalo Vial Correa
Vigencia y contenido de la Hispanidad
The article analyzes the relevance of Hispanicity according to Ramiro de Maeztu and his spiritual legacy and ideals of liberty.
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Institutional
01/05/2023Juan Ángel Soto Gómez
The Hispanic School is Born
The Hispanic School is born as an intellectual community dedicated to the rediscovery and updating of the shared heritage of thought.
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