UF Center for Latin American Studies
With over 190 experts on the region, the Center is recognized today as one of the top-ranked centers internationally.
The Center has been continuously designated as a National Resource Center by the U.S. Department of Education since 1961.
This edition features Bacardi Scholar Flávia Biroli, our newest club de lectura, and more
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Mexican artist is first artist in residence in the program, will join the Center in Fall 2024
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Irving X. Chan Gomez wins Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Steven Keats wins Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award
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The UF Center for Latin American Studies is thrilled to host the Latin American Research Review (LARR) for the first time in its history, from January 2021 until December 2025. Our LARR team is led by Dr. Carmen Martínez Novo, the publication's first woman editor in chief, and includes Dr. Heather Vrana (LAS-History) and PhD student Victoria Muñoz (editorial assistant), among other distinguished colleagues from fellow Latin American Studies programs. The LARR publishes a journal issue in March, June, September, and December each year.
Delve into Latin America and the Caribbean through the various events that are planned throughout the year! Don't miss a moment of the action; check out our Calendar of Events.
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