Exactly like today, it was Saturday, June 13, 2020, when SEPGRA published its first text. It explained the motivation for making public the opinions, special reports, and relevant information of a group that had previously shared them only among themselves, friends, and family. At that time, people worldwide were living in isolation and adapting to the New Normal, with virtual communities and physical distancing as the norm.
Since then, we have reviewed the major events shaping the world: wars, economic and financial crises, pandemics, a revolution in technological innovation, and the rise of new players in the geopolitical arena. We have also covered institutional destruction, political crises, the evolution of media, the explosion of social media, and the amazing progress of science, which has led to the rise of artificial intelligence, now commanding our awe and attention.
To achieve this, we have published 1,480 opinion pieces and 350 special reports, illustrated with 13,550 images. Additionally, we have shared 131 videos, 18 musical recommendations, and 24 reading recommendations, for a total of 2,237 posts over the last 2,192 days.
In response to reader requests, we expanded our reach by publishing pieces in Spanish (40), Mandarin (16), and Japanese (9).
We anticipated the end of Mexico’s political system and the destruction of its institutions. Regretably, our predictions proved accurate, though we underestimated the extent of the damage. We still hold onto the hope that the current regime will eventually understand that true sovereignty is a State’s capacity to define and execute its national development project, rather than a hollow piece of rhetoric used as an excuse for political convenience.
We have observed the dawn of a new era of global influence, one that is reconfiguring the international order established after World War II. The United States’ technological, financial, military, and cultural leadership is increasingly challenged by a rapidly ascending power executing a strategic plan conceived decades ago.
Ahead of us lies a fascinating new order—one difficult to define, as it emerges from the convergence of technology, geopolitics, migration, cultural shifts, demographics, life sciences, and new media. Perhaps, it may even lead to a realignment of social values, giving rise to a new and more robust social contract.
We look forward to the future with optimism, embracing the opportunities and challenges that this new era will undoubtedly bring.
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