LA PRODUCCIÓN CIENTÍFICA LATINOAMERICANA DESDE UNA MIRADA POSCOLONIAL

This article assumes the perspective of postcolonial studies with a critique of hegemonic thinking which holds that the knowledge produced by Western Europe (and the US) are the only ones that can be considered universal, valuable and which constitute the mandatory model for the rest of the nations and cultures on its way to the development / modernity. To do this, through a literature research, some manifestations of the geopolitics of knowledge that influence the perpetuation of the coloniality of knowledge in Latin American academic institutions are analyzed: hegemony of English language in scientific publication, bibliometric indices, national and international policies for researchers publication, evaluation and rewards and asymmetrical integration. It is concluded that the uncritical adoption of foreign models and practices for generating and publishing knowledge and constant comparison with indicators and measures permeated by neoliberal ideology, not seem to be the most appropriate way to value Latin American science and ensure visibility, recognition and impact. We conclude that is necessary to continue deepening looks into the Latin American science, from a multicultural and inclusive point of view on a more equal footing and continue developing and enhancing regional efforts to strengthen national magazines, the adoption of standards quality, implementation of language policies that emphasize plurilingualism, development of information systems that ensure wider and equitable access to scientific results, in its many formats, and creating our own measures and indicators