Universidad Francisco Marroquín, along with The Seasteading Institute, organized the conference The Future of Free Cities, on the tropical island of Roatán in Honduras. During the event, leaders from different fields and countries participated in a series of high-level discussions to examine how politically autonomous communities can become a reality. They talked about the nature […]

Mark Klugmann talks about LEAP Cities, a model to accelerate economic development by attracting international investment, creating jobs and promoting integration by optimizing Legal, Economic, Administrative, and Political elements. He describes the use of “institutional leapfrogging,” answers objections to the legal structure, and refers to the main challenges that this project faces, commenting as well […]

Carmina Valdizán habla de las Free Cities, un concepto novedoso y revolucionario que se encuentra en la línea de pensamiento de la Universidad Francisco Marroquín, el cual plantea una nueva perspectiva para el futuro porque permitirá a los habitantes del planeta vivir en armonía y generar mucha prosperidad en un ambiente de seguridad, libertad y trabajo; comenta […]

The human kind has struggled to assure its freedom in every stage of history regardless of the political system that ruled at that time. The constant search of governmental entities for monopolizing power has imposed a way of life to mankind that has not been the most efficient one. In this conference Patri Friedman describes […]

Civilization has encountered itself with different types of cities through time. Each one has evolved according to its main ideas and goals, but one thing that they have all shared in common is the constant search for freedom, above all. In this conference, Roberto Blum explains the evolution of these cities beginning from the Ancient World […]

Freedom is a key element by which people succeed and specialize in what they do best. A violation of this essential value can create serious problems within a society, especially when the government is the principal transgressor. Kevin Lyons develops a legal strategy for the establishment of free cities, using international law and arbitration techniques […]

Ricardo Valenzuela speaks about his experience in Mexico with the government and its mercantilist system, factors which ultimately led him to discover liberalism as an alternative for this precarious circumstance. He speaks about the different situations his family had to endure against it, in order to freely produce in this country. He also talks about his attempts […]

Many social scientists and intellectuals around the world have always wondered what the solutions for poverty are and which strategies are needed to achieve the long needed development. Michael Strong explains the roots of this social problem and suggests that the solution lies in free cities, based on liberal principles and anarcho-capitalism. He demonstrates how […]

In the following conference, Scott Beyer, a traveling journalist and owner of the «Market Urbanism Report,» will discuss his journalistic project, talk about market-based urbanism, its focus, and its goals.  Scott has just embarked on a year and a half-long journey through the Global South as part of his journalistic report. Beyer mentions that this […]

Today’s interview is given by Kevin Roberts, who in his speech highlights UFM’s commitment to freedom and truth as a core part of student life. Kevin, then, shares his experience at Wyoming Catholic College and emphasizes the importance of preserving human freedom, dignity, and rights to build a better society. Roberts continues his speech by […]

Professor, Sandy Ikeda develops the topic of urban policy and how cities are affected by them; for him cities are generators of ideas and economic development. To explain this, Ikeda goes through the nature of cities and the significance of social order.  Ikeda highlights some important readings that may add to the subject that is […]