The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is Berkeley's home for research, publications, and events about Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies brings together leaders, thinkers, and scholars of Latin America and the Caribbean into a vibrant and dedicated community.
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies presents events connect the best of Latin America and the Caribbean to our educators, students, and community members at Berkeley and around the world.
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies publishes research on Latin America and the Caribbean, written by Berkeley students, faculty, and the greater community.
UC Berkeley offers a wide range of paths to engage with Latin America and the Caribbean. As a research unit, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies provides academic and research resources for study of the region.
CLACS offers funding for research and study in Latin America and the Caribbean, with ongoing grant programs for students, faculty, and visitors.
Nadine Pinede January 24, 2026
Simón Rodríguez y Claudia Rodríguez GillyJanuary 26, 2026 Video: 1/26 (1:23)
Claudia Alarcón, Ermelinda Pérez, y Andrei FernándezFebruary 2, 2026
Robert NickelsbergFebruary 9, 2026 Video: 2/9 (1:20)
Nathaniel WolfsonFebruary 17, 2026
Rita PalaciosFebruary 19, 2026Video: 2/19 (1:17)
Colectivo Kachipukara y Manuela Lavinas Picq February 25, 2026
Gerónimo Barrera de la Torre March 11, 2026
Abelardo de la CruzMarch 11, 2026 Video: 3/11 (1:20)
Javiera Manzi Araneda and Claudio Alvarado Lincopi March 30, 2026 Video: 3/30 (1:31)
Presentations by Field Grant Recipients April 1 & 2, 2026
Lucrecia MartelApril 4 - 19, 2026
Negma Coy y Martín Tonalmeyotl MezaApril 8, 2026 Video: 4/8 (1:31)
Christen SmithApril 9, 2026 Video: 4/9 (1:21)
Cruz Garcia April 10, 2026
Yarimar Bonilla April 15, 2026
Bjorn Sletto April 16, 2026
ConferenceApril 16-17, 2026
PLACE Symposium April 17, 2026
Luis Ugalde with Eduardo Garcia April 23, 2026 Video: 4/23 (1:26)
Simposio April 24, 2026 Video: 4/24 (2:09)
Symposium May 8, 2026
Past Events
