Education in MERCOSUR: Historical Evolution and Projections of Educational Integration
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https://doi.org/10.19137/praxiseducativa-2026-300322Keywords:
MERCOSUR, regional integration, internacional education, regional identity, SDG 4 – Quality EducationAbstract
This study analyses the historical evolution of education as a core axis of integration within MERCOSUR, highlighting its role in building a regional citizenship and facilitating the transition from an economic to a social regionalism. Addressing the limited research connecting educational discourse and regional regulations, this paper examines the bloc’s decisions, resolutions, and recommendations alongside institutional press sources. Using a qualitative approach and documentary analysis, web scraping and systematic review techniques were applied to materials published up to 2024. Findings reveal a progressive institutionalisation of education focused on mobility, inclusion, and cooperation. The study concludes that education has become a strategic component for regional cohesion and sustainable integration in South America.
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