PERIPHERAL INSERTION, DEPENDENCY, AND (SUB)DEVELOPMENT: a study on the impact of Brazilian maquiladora industries in Paraguay
industrialization; manufacturing; Brazil, Paraguay; subdevelopment; dependency
This study addresses the theme of peripheral insertion, dependency, and (under)development, focusing on the impact of Brazilian maquiladora industries in Paraguay. The research aims to understand how the presence of these companies in Paraguay influences the economic, social, and political dynamics of the country, highlighting the effects on the productive structure, working conditions, and power relations. To theoretically underpin this analysis, reference is made to the seminal works of CEPAL structuralism and Marxist theory of dependency. Starting from the hypothesis that the Paraguayan industrialization process through maquilas is rooted in Brazilian dependent industrialization, the study seeks to understand how these economic relationships contribute to the deepening of underdevelopment and dependency in the region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the study proposes reflections on more equitable development alternatives for Paraguay, aiming to contribute to academic debate and the formulation of fairer and more autonomous public policies.