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MA Thesis Award in Latin American Studies 2026

On Friday, June 19th, CEDLA in collaboration with the Dutch foundation International Americanists Congress 1988 revived an old tradition of selecting the best MA Thesis written at a Dutch university on a topic related to Latin American societal themes. The jury consisted of Dr. Christien Klaufus (chair), Dr. Sven da Silva, Dr. Gabriela Russo Lopes and João Fernandez Pereira. Of the nineteen theses submitted by students who had graduated from different universities in The Netherlands in 2024 and 2025 (theses graded with an 8 of higher), the jury selected three finalists.

The winner of the Latin American Studies MA Thesis Award 2026 is:

Listening to the fall of Amazonian nuts:
Lived, contested and negotiated territoriality, a case study of the Yaminahua people of Noaya Laura Rodriguez Arguedas, Graduated from Wageningen University and Research

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CEDLA-UvA MASTER

Advanced Master’s in
Latin American Studies (MLAS)

During the classes you will study current developments in the region such as the new wave of economic, social and political crises. Recent trends aggravate problems of inequality, insecurity and unsustainability; yet new hope for change comes from the indigenous and other social movements, the renegotiation of gender and ethnic relations and the rise of the new urban middle classes.

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CEDLA-UvA BACHELOR COURSES

Bachelor Courses in
Latin American Studies

These Bachelor courses offer different perspectives on contemporary Latin America, covering themes such as politics, society, culture, inequality, gender and urban change. Taught by CEDLA lecturers and researchers, they combine academic research with case studies from across the region, helping students develop a deeper understanding of Latin America’s diversity and contemporary challenges.

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MINOR GLOBAL JUSTICE

Focusing on the social, political and environmental inequalities that shape societies around the world

Combining academic research with insights from activism, public policy and civil society initiatives, the programme encourages students to critically engage with the causes and consequences of injustice at local and global levels. Through an interdisciplinary approach, it provides a deeper understanding of the challenges involved in creating more equitable and sustainable societies.

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CEDLA-UvA MASTER COURSES

Contemporary Debates in Latin American Studies

This collection of Master’s courses introduces students to some of the key debates and research themes in contemporary Latin American Studies. Led by CEDLA lecturers and researchers, the courses explore topics ranging from popular culture and sustainable development to broader social, political and cultural processes across the region. Combining academic discussion with current research, they provide students with a solid foundation for understanding Latin America from different disciplinary perspectives.

Bachelor, Master and PhD

CEDLA has promoted Latin American Studies in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. We do this by conducting and stimulating relevant and original research on developments in Latin America and distributing the results of this research internationally via academic education at BA, MA and PhD levels.

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CEDLA BOOK COLLECTION

The collection includes books and journals

The CEDLA book collection is now available in the new University Library of the UvA, located on the Binnengasthuisterrein, diagonally opposite CEDLA. CEDLA titles can be requested via the UvA library catalogue and collected or returned at one of the designated pick-up points. Please allow one to two days between reservation and availability. The new Latin American Studies acquisitions of the last three months are listed here

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