Regionalism, Institutional Crisis, and Subnational Integration: (Dis)Continuities in a Fragmented Latin America (original) (raw)

This work explores how subnational actors like Mercocities and ZICOSUR have played crucial roles in sustaining regional cooperation amidst political and institutional fragmentation. Despite challenges, these initiatives highlight the resilience of subnational integration in fostering knowledge transfer, economic development, and progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The chapter emphasizes how such efforts keep the spirit of integration alive, even during times of regional disintegration and low state alignment.