Centralism versus Autonomy
The article discusses the historical conflict between centralism and the autonomy of local governmental bodies in Ecuador, highlighting the ongoing challenges they face due to national authorities' oversight.
The problem is centralism
The government proposes stricter discipline on local government spending, focusing on efficiency and minimizing populism as a critical issue for the national budget.
How Centralism Devoured Spain
The article discusses Spain's claim of decentralization while highlighting the concentration of power, wealth, and infrastructure in Madrid, leading to population and talent loss in peripheral regions.