Preface - Neutrosophic Sets and Systems, {Special Issue: Artificial Intelligence, Neutrosophy, and Latin American Worldviews: Toward a Sustainable Future (Workshop – March 18–21, 2025, Univer- sidad Tecnológica de El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvad

For centuries, Western logical thought has predominantly relied upon the principles of non-contradiction and the pursuit of absolute certainty. Yet, when confronted with contemporary challenges—spanning artificial intelligence to ecological sustainability—this traditional logic often falls short in capturing the complexity, ambiguity, and plurality of perspectives inherent in real-world contexts, particularly within the dynamic and multifaceted realities of Latin America. In contrast, alternative logics offer more flexible frameworks. Paraconsistent logics, for instance, accept contradiction, while neutrosophy embraces contradiction, indeterminacy, and novelty as legitimate paths toward deeper, more contextualized understanding. As certain contemporary philosophers suggest, paradox may not signify a failure of reason but rather serveas a gateway to higher insight.