Matthew Carnes
School of Foreign Service & College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Government
Rev. Matthew Carnes, S.J., is an associate professor in the Department of Government and in the School of Foreign Service. He served as the director of the Center for Latin American Studies from 2016 to 2022. He joined the Georgetown faculty in 2009 and is a member of the Georgetown Americas Institute Faculty Committee.
International activities include:
- Author of Continuity Despite Change: The Politics of Labor Market Regulation in Latin America
- Conducted field research in Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia
- Collaborated on development projects in Honduras, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Ecuador
- Contributed articles for Latin American Politics and Society, Ps: Political Science and Politics, Journal of Religion and Society, Journal of Development Studies, Politics and Society, and others
- Reviewer for Bulletin of Latin American Research, Industrial and Labor Relations Review, Perspectives in Politics, Political Science Quarterly, and others
January 6, 2022
News: CLAS Director Rev. Matthew Carnes, S.J., Interviewed by 35 West Podcast on the Political Climate in Latin America
Rev. Matthew Carnes, S.J., director of the Center for Latin American Studies, was recently interviewed by the 35 West Podcast of the CSIS Americas Program on the challenges democracies in Latin America faced in 2021, how these will evolve in 2022…
November 30, 2021
Creating Conditions for Social Justice in Central America Event
In recent years, nations throughout the Americas have sought to build their democracies on the foundations of inclusion, justice, and human rights. In Central America, this has required addressing the long-standing inequalities and legacies of…
October 5, 2021
The U.S.-Latin America Relationship: A Conversation with Juan Gonzalez Event
The Georgetown Americas Institute hosted a conversation with Juan Gonzalez, senior director for the Western Hemisphere at the U.S. National Security Council, about the relationship between Latin America and the United States and the challenges facing…
Center for Latin American Studies Georgetown Unit
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Department of Government Georgetown Unit
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Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown Unit
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Creating Conditions for Social Justice in Central America Video
In recent years, nations throughout the Americas have sought to build their democracies on the foundations of inclusion, justice, and human rights. In Central America, this has required addressing the long-standing inequalities and legacies of…
The U.S.-Latin America Relationship: A Conversation with Juan Gonzalez Video
The Georgetown Americas Institute hosted a conversation with Juan Gonzalez, senior director for the Western Hemisphere at the U.S. National Security Council, about the relationship between Latin America and the United States and the challenges facing…
A Conversation with Roberto Álvarez Video
Over the last decade, the Americas have seen a return of authoritarianism and populism, as well as a disenchantment and mistrust of citizens towards democracy. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened this situation. Today, the Americas, and the world…
COVID-19 in Latin America: Putting Policy in Context Video
This event launched a series of research briefs at the intersection of COVID-19 policy and impact in Latin America. Undergraduate and graduate student researchers working at the Center for Global Health Science and Security as well as the Center for…
The Social and Cultural Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis on Latin America Video
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the world in unprecedented ways, opening up opportunities in terms of social participation, cultural expression and representation, and overall societal construction and reform. The societal fractures it has caused…
The Political Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Latin America Video
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the world in unprecedented ways, stretching thin the resources of both the public and private sectors, and exposing the long-standing tensions and growing edges of political and economic models. Latin America, in…
The Jesuits and Global Impact-The Jesuit Ethos and SFS: Reflections on the Centennial Video
For more than 450 years the Society of Jesus has embodied a global mission. From St. Francis Xavier through Pope Francis, Jesuits have traveled to the ends of the earth, seeking to spread the Gospel and advance intercultural and interreligious…
Venezuela: Charting the Future - Politics: Prospects for Stability and Democracy Video
Venezuela is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, both political and economic. Economic dislocation and upheaval, widespread protests, and government crackdowns have left the country’s future troublingly uncertain. What is the short- and…
Challenges to Democracy in Brazil and the United States: A Collaborative and Comparative Analysis Video
For more on this event, visit: http://bit.ly/2A0H8bI For more on the Georgetown Latin America Initiative: https://latinamerica.georgetown.edu November 8, 2017 | In both Brazil and the United States today, democratic governance is under stress. Dr.…
The Future of NAFTA and North American Integration panel 3 Video
For more on this event, visit: http://bit.ly/2fKBkxx For more on the Georgetown Latin America Initiative: https://latinamerica.georgetown.edu October 6, 2017 | The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union after a “Leave” vote in the…
Seizing the Moment: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Growth in Colombia Video
The recent referendum in Colombia has generated uncertainty about the prospects for a lasting peace in the country. Colombia's ambassador to the United States, Juan Carlos Pinzón, who served as defense minister for four years, provided his unique…