David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

Bridging Latin America and Harvard to drive change and foster innovation, equity, and sustainable development through collaborative research, transformative student experiences, and impactful programs.

Welcome to DRCLAS
Open House

2026 DRCLAS Open House

Join us for an evening of conversation and connection with faculty, students, and members of the Harvard community interested in Latin America and the Caribbean. Meet others from across the University, learn more about DRCLAS, and build connections over refreshments. The evening will include a welcome from Executive Director Sol Carbonell and brief remarks from Faculty Director Steven Levitsky on the state of democracy in Latin America.

DRCLAS 2026 Open House
20th Anniversary

Celebrating 20 Years of the DRCLAS Brazil Office

As we mark 20 years of the DRCLAS Brazil Office, we invite you to explore the people, partnerships, and moments that have shaped Harvard’s presence in Brazil. From highlights of our anniversary celebration in São Paulo and reflections from our community to a visual timeline, discover how the DRCLAS Brazil Office continues to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and build bridges between Harvard and Brazil.

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Leadership

Steven Levitsky to Serve Third Term as Faculty Director

Following six years of steady leadership during a period of disruption and renewal, Steven Levitsky has been reappointed for a third and final term. This next chapter will focus on expanding collaborative research, increasing student opportunities in the region, and advancing work on Latin American diasporas.

“We’ve done the hard work of adapting and rethinking how we operate. This next chapter is about deepening our impact—supporting bold research, creating transformative student experiences, and strengthening Harvard’s engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean in ways that are both sustainable and ambitious.” 

—Steven Levitsky

Steven Levitsky

Upcoming Events

2026 Spotlight on Brazil: Faculty Flash Talks & Community Networking

September 11, 2026
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4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT
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Harvard University, CGIS S010, Tsai Auditorium
Join us for a two-part event – half flash talks, half social gathering – to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. To begin, a few Harvard faculty will deliver short presentations on their research and ongoing initiatives related to Brazil. Then...
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2026 DRCLAS Open House

September 16, 2026
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5:30PM - 7:30PM EDT
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Harvard University, CGIS South Building Cambridge, MA
The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS) invites you to our annual Open House on September 16, 2026. Join us for an evening of conversation and connection with faculty, students, and members of the Harvard community interested in...
DRCLAS 2026 Open House

Panel: Anti-Incumbent or Pro-Right? Colombia's 2026 Election and the Road Ahead

September 22, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:30PM EDT
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CGIS South, Room S216
Colombia elected a new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, by a razor-thin margin in the June 2026 runoff. De la Espriella ran as an outsider against the political establishment and against Iván Cepeda, the left-wing governing coalition's...
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