Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Congress: Reaction and Resistance: Imagining Possible Futures in the Americas

Countervailing trends of reaction and resistance are evident in the Americas today. Rejection of support for democratic values and institutions and the resurgence of authoritarianism, the rise of extreme right-wing movements and parties, and economic inequality and insecurity, compounded by the pandemic, are generating anxiety and fear. At the same time, grassroots efforts to strengthen rights, promote more inclusive political and economic systems, and roll back the legacies of colonialism, combined with the return of progressive governments in many countries in the region, raise hope that a new future is possible. Exploring these countervailing trends will be the focus of the next International Congress of the Latin American Studies Association, to be held June 12-15, 2024 in Bogotá, Colombia.