Guidelines for the award

A focus centered on Latin America, a fundamental liberal conviction, as well as equity and respect are important to us.

In order to ensure transparency in its award decisions, the Advisory Board makes its decision based on the following criteria:

1. Focus on issues related to Latin America
To be awarded, a work must focus entirely on Latin America (or on one of its countries). A Latin American issue must be at the core of the academic research.
The Advisory Board will not award works that treat Latin America as a subordinate object of knowledge or as a secondary aspect.

2. Fundamental liberal conviction
To be awarded, a work must be developed in accordance with the liberal principles of the sponsors, based on a liberal economic and social order. The promotion of a responsible private economic sector is of particular concern.
The Advisory Board will not grant awards to works that are fundamentally committed to doctrines of restrictive concepts of freedom.

3. Equity and respect for Latin America
To be awarded, a work must address the often difficult political and economic issues of Latin America in a fair and respectful manner and provide an appropriately nuanced assessment. The history and culture specific to the country under study must be taken into account.
The Advisory Board will not grant an award to a work that lectures, generalizes, or even denigrates from a European perspective.

In accordance with Article 8(c), the Advisory Board reserves the right not to award the Latin America prizes, even if the minimum required scores are achieved, should the requirements that go beyond the required grade not be met.