Economic Culture and Political Constitution in the Experience of Peru

In recent years Europe and Latin America have increased their relationships in a multidimensional spectrum where economic, social and cultural interactions are strengthening. Concrete platforms of integration and collaboration between both regions are emerging. In this context, Peru is (again) becoming a central player in the Latin American history, particularly due to its leadership role in the Pacific Alliance initiative, which represents the most ambitious integration initiative in Latin America. Considering this, we think it appropriate to initiate with Peru a process of mutual understanding. The work analyzes the “economic constitutions” of the European Union and Peru. The analysis shows that the principle of subsidiarity and the other underlying principles of the social market economy appear in both economic constitutions as breakthrough elements for a deeper integration and cooperation between the two regions.