Editorial

Abstract

From its origins Latin America has faced diverse adversities imposed internationally as well as nationally. In light of this economic, political and social situation, various academics who espouse a critical view of conventional theoretical discourse as well as reality, have made analytical and theoretical efforts to raise alternatives to the process of social, economic, political and environmental deterioration, which contribute to rethinking the disadvantageous position of the region, and hopefully overcoming this position, taking advantage of the enormous social potential and natural resources. Academics such as Theotonio Dos Santos, who contributed, along with other social scientists, to broadening the vision to create better conditions in Latin America's social life, has opened a horizon to explore alternatives for the region to create its own future. Theotonio Dos Santos, who has been a close collaborator of www.olafinanciera.unam.mx, has recently died, but his thought remains very alive.