Today, we mourn the early passing three years ago of Manuel Suárez Mier, one of our founding contributors, and miss his weekly columns full of wit, acute criticism, and scholarly accuracy. His generosity included sharing his thoughts, rigorous economic and political analysis, and vast knowledge of economic and political history, and he always did it gracefully.
Manuel’s generosity with Sepgra began early in its short existence. While reading one of his columns published in The Asia Times, it was impossible not to ask his permission to reproduce it here. He responded, “By all means, not only this column but any other published material suitable for your subscribers.” Then, he began sharing his columns before their publication in Spanish and the same day for those in English for The Asia Times.
Manuel’s columns were not just insightful; they were prophetic. His unique perspective, akin to a privileged balcony, allowed him to foresee future events. This, combined with his sophisticated analysis and erudition, produced chronicles of events past or about to happen, enriching our understanding of the world around us.
Each of Manuel Suárez Mier’s sixty-five columns, published by Sepgra, is a treasure trove of knowledge and insight. From his searing critiques of Donald Trump’s presidency to his prescient series on the “Mexican Demolition Derby,” his work continues to resonate. The titles of his columns were as creative as they were thought-provoking. We invite our readers to click on the links below or use the search tool in the top right corner to rediscover Manuel’s profound thoughts on a myriad of subjects.