UF Center for Latin American Studies
Welcome to the blog for the Center for Latin American Studies. Articles on our blog highlight center news, faculty interviews and publications, student accomplishments, and much more.
The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies is sponsoring Library Travel Research Grants for Spring & Summer 2022. Read More
Study across six countries finds that community policing practices showed no significant positive effect Read More
Check out the Center's course offerings for graduate and undergraduate students Read More
Dr. Hebblethwaite suggests safer and more sustainable building materials like hemp and bamboo. Read More
Connecting alumni with students builds relationships, offers real-world learning, and in the case of Gabriel Martinez, leads to an internship opportunity Read More
Dr. Janusz gives context on Brazil's upcoming election to local Orlando news. Read More
Dr. Suárez offers insight in USA Today article on Puerto Rico's high vaccination rate. Read More
Dr. Tremura will serve as inaugural Associate Director to grow development and impact at CAME Read More
Fall 2021 brings fourteen new students into our MALAS program Read More
Latin American Studies faculty part of team working to shift perceptions and policies affecting U.S. Latino community Read More
The story behind the Center's José Martí statue. Read More
Dr. Hebblethwaite addresses the disparity between French and Haitian Creole in official policy Read More
NSF awards nearly $1 million for grant to study Indigenous socioenvironmental systems Read More
NSF grant awardees share details on their upcoming 4-year study Read More
Using virtual exchange allows educational programs to connect students around the world from different backgrounds for sustained interaction and collaboration. Read More
Dr. Gláucio Ary Dillon Soares, who recently passed away at age 86, made an impact at the Center for Latin American Studies. Read More
Dr. Emilio Bruna aims to raise visibility and engagement with scientists Read More
Biannual newsletter reports on the latest news and events from the Center for Latin American Studies Read More
Dr. Hanson analyzed systemic extralegal killings with co-author Verónica Zubillaga Read More
Dr. Suarez provides political science expertise on Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office Read More
“Undoing Multiculturalism” focuses on the challenges faced by Indigenous communities under Ecuador’s Correa administration Read More
Dr. Suarez and Dr. Pearlman outline challenges and controversy on Puerto Rico and D.C. statehood Read More
“Out of the Shadow” seeks to present a more nuanced panorama of Guatemala’s pivotal democratic period Read More
Dr. Joel Correia recognized for excellent teaching in Latin American Studies Read More
Dr. Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history, shares insight on what might be next for Cuba Read More
Two-day event of roundtable discussions and presentations will take place April 15-16, 2021 Read More
“Immanent Vitalities: Meaning and Materiality in Modern and Contemporary Art” explores key artistic practices in Venezuela, Brazil, and Western Europe from the mid-twentieth century to the present Read More
Dr. Vargas co-authored recent study surveying Americans about identifying as “Latinx” Read More
Annual report provides detailed review of business, investment, and legal environments in Latin America Read More
Dr. Hanson shares insight on Venezuela’s recent elections and its citizens’ responses to the political stalemate Read More
Student winners selected in MALAS, MDP, and Pre-Dissertation categories Read More
The Mamolen Fellowship is awarded to distinguished scholars in the field of Afro-Latin Studies Read More
Dr. Correia's paper discusses the limits of recognition by investigating the politics of Indigenous rights in Paraguay Read More
Dr. Walker featured in article titled "The Amazon Rainforest Could Die in Your Lifetime — Here's Why" Read More
Camila Pazos Fajardo wins Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Laury Cullen wins Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award Read More
Dr. Suarez explains the historical and geopolitical context of Puerto Rico as a U.S. territory, and outlines the possible consequences of it becoming a U.S. state. Read More
Dr. Welson Tremura plays charango in 2020 holiday concert featuring Latin American composition Read More
Created on June 2, 1930 by Preside John J. Tigert, the Institute for Inter-American Affairs (IIAA) was the first research center in the United States to focus on Latin America. Read More
The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies invites applications from highly motivated students for the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies degree program (MALAS). Read More
