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"Democratic governance in turbulent times: The experience of the Peruvian Transition and Emergency Government" Public lecture by Dr. Francisco Sagasti, Former President of Peru

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To register for this event, click here. Speaker: Dr. Francisco Sagasti, Former President of Peru; Professor, Universidad del Pacífico; Affiliated Researcher, Instituto de Estudios Peruanos Moderated by: Steven Levitsky, Professor of Government and...

Bolivia: elección y gobernabilidad / Bolivia: Elections and Governability

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This event is virtual, to register click here. Speakers: Erika Brockmann, Former Senator, political scientist and political analyst; Armando Ortuño, Former Vice Minister of Planning and Ambassador, economist and social researcher Moderated by: Victoria...

National, Regional and Global Health Governance: Latin American Perspectives

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Latin America is an extremely diverse region, but there are some commonalities across countries in terms of socio-economic and other inequalities that deeply impact social determinants of health. Most countries have fragmented health systems that further...

Government Crackdowns and the Transformation of Mexican Drug Cartels

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This event is hybrid, to attend remotely register here. This research project explores how the Mexican War on Drugs prompted drug cartels to diversify their activities and expand their geographic presence beyond their historical strongholds. Focusing on...

A Dialogue with Horacio Larreta: Reflections from the Former Chief of Government of the City of Buenos Aires

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This event is hybrid, register to attend here. Join us for an insightful dialogue with Horacio Larreta, the former Chief of Government of the City of Buenos Aires, as he shares reflections on his tenure in city government and offers perspectives on the...

Tuesday Seminar Series: Republican Shields in Times of Executive Excesses: Revisiting the Uruguayan Collegial Governments (1952-1966)

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Speaker: David Altman, Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Luksic Visiting Scholar Moderators: Steve Levitsky, Professor of Government, Harvard University and Fran Hagopian, Jorge Paulo Lemann Senior Lecturer on Government, Harvard...

Governing Latin American Cities in the 21st Century: Rio de Janeiro

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For a recording of this event, click here. Cities often are seen as polluted, dangerous, and unequal. How can cities become more sustainable, safe, and inclusive? What are the political challenges to their transformation? The mayor of Rio de Janeiro...

Government Department Chair's Traveling Fund for Brazil

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Application Deadline: February 5 @ 11:59 PM Info Session: January 31 @ 4:30 PM APPLY HERE

Navigating the Future of Justice and Security in Latin America: A Series of Insights on Effective Governance Amidst Insecurity and Inequality

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The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS), in collaboration with the Center for International Development and the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, hosted a seminar series titled Navigating Populism: The Future of...

The Gendered Division of Governing Labor: How Activism Thrives in Rio de Janeiro’s Gang Territories

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This event is virtual, to register click here. Speaker: Anjuli Fahlberg, Assistant Professor, Tufts University Moderated by: Yanilda Gonzalez, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University Across Latin America, the rise of armed drug...

Rethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID–19: Malaria Governance, Integrated Service Delivery, Training & Capacity Building for Malaria

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This event is virtual, to register click here. In keeping with a longstanding academic tradition, multidisciplinary perspectives from diverse stakeholders and discussants will be offered in a neutral and inclusive learning environment during this 2-day...

Experts Describe a Politically “Homeless” Chile as Public Anxiety Shapes 2025 Election

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A DRCLAS panel on Chile’s 2025 election highlighted a collapsing political center, rising anti-elite sentiment, and growing public anxiety over security. Scholars agreed that José Antonio Kast is now favored to win the runoff, though governing will...