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Street mural in Colombia depicting three afro latinas with flowers in their ears and paint in their eyes

Social and Cultural Inclusion

Democratization and growth have contributed to more free, creative, and open societies across much of Latin America, but deep inequality and poor social services persist. Institute activities might include projects that highlight the inclusion challenges posed by governance and economic development, deeper collaboration with Jesuit universities in the region, and service and research trips for Georgetown faculty.

Events

Book cover: El pan nuestro
Sep
22
2025

Women and Tortillas in the Making of Mexican History

The Georgetown Americas Institute and the Americas Forum invite you to join us in a conversation with Aurora Gómez-Galvarriato, a research professor at El Colegio de México who recently published El pan nuestro: Una historia de la tortilla de maíz (Colegio de México 2024), a new history of the…

Videos

Data for Humanity: How AI is Transforming Development and Business in Latin America (Video)

April 16, 2025

Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes

Educational Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America (Video)

February 19, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes

A Conversation with Agustina Bazterrica (Video)

October 17, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes