How to pronounce “sarmiento” in English

And Sarmiento describes them lyrically: “immense the plains, immense the forests, immense the rivers: the always uncertain horizon.”

But Sarmiento also thinks the region is “barbaric,” because the pampas are so isolated from so-called civilization.

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento’s 1845 novel, “Facundo: Civilización y Barbarie,” “Civilization and Barbarism,” is a prime example.

and exiling guys like Sarmiento who dared to question his authority.

People who Sarmiento aimed to erase, both in his literature and as a president who waged a decades-long war against Indigenous peoples.

far back as Domingo Faustino Sarmiento’s 1845 novel, “Facundo.” In “Pedro Páramo,” the barren town of Comala reflects the desolation of its people.

Sarmiento called for economic development and improving the country’s education system to finally rid the region of tyrants.

So, although Sarmiento was democratically elected and made meaningful strides for the country, he’s still a controversial figure.