Centro 2030

The "Chinese myth" refers to the simplistic and polarised narratives that dominate the global debate on the Asian giant: either it is a "triumphant capitalism" that betrayed communism, or it is a "pure socialism" that proves the superiority of the Marxist-Leninist model. Both visions are false or, at the very least, incomplete. China does not fit into the binary categories of the 20th century; it is a unique authoritarian-mercantilist hybrid, where economic success stems from pragmatic hyper-capitalism, while the lack of genuine equality arises from a rigid political system of state communism. The real "false myth" is believing that China is either purely capitalist or purely communist: it is both at once, in constant tension. 1. The myth of "purely communist China" This view has been erroneous since Deng Xiaoping’s reforms in 1978. Maoist communism—characterised by total central planning and forced collectivisation—generated stagnation...

Europe presents itself as the beacon of sustainability and the "green transition"; however, in practice, it is handing over its food and energy sovereignty on a silver platter. It isn’t selling it: it is giving it away in exchange for accelerated climate targets, cheap imports, and a critical dependency on China that, ultimately, finances Europe's own industrial suicide. The Great Agricultural Giveaway: The EU-Mercosur Agreement (2026) After more than 25 years of negotiations, on 9 January 2026, a qualified majority (21 to 5) gave the green light to the pact with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay). The official signing took place on 17 January in Paraguay, led by Ursula von der Leyen. Although countries like France and Ireland voted against it, their opposition was insufficient. The treaty opens the floodgates to additional tonnes of beef, soy, and grain with near-zero tariffs. In exchange, Europe exports cars and machinery. Farmers denounce this as unfai...

Since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, and with greater emphasis after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has intensified its soft power strategy in Latin America. On a continent where various governments and youth sectors show growing sympathy for the BRICS bloc and anti-American narratives, Moscow has found fertile ground to project an alternative image: not that of an authoritarian regime at war, but that of an attractive, modern, warm, and accessible culture. One of the most effective—and least obvious—vehicles of this projection is the digital content produced by young Slavic women (Russian, Belarusian, and Kazakh) who have settled in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and Peru. These creators, who often fit the aesthetic stereotype of the "matryoshka doll" (blonde, with light eyes and delicate features), generate millions of views on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube documenting their "new life" in the region.  The pattern is c...