Abstract

SANCHO DOMINGO, Carlos. University Educational Integration in Central America (1948-1975). Trace (Méx. DF) [online]. 2020, n.77, pp.39-58.  Epub Apr 13, 2021. ISSN 2007-2392.

As a consequence of the trend of political and economic integration in Central America during the 1950’s, some initiatives concerning the creation of a space for regional higher education were launched. The Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano (CSUCA), created in 1949, was the basis for these projects. In that context, the Instituto de Estudios Centroamericanos (IECA) (1972-1975) was created, affiliated to the University of Costa Rica and inspired by the philosopher of Spanish origin, Constantino Láscaris Comneno. It developed an ambitious multidisciplinary program, among whose objectives was making catalogues of Central American historical sources. The crisis that began in 1974 affected these initiatives, and led to the disappearance of the IECA and many of its projects.

Keywords : university integration; Central America; Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano; Instituto de Estudios Centroamericanos; historical sources.