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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network

@glalarn.bsky.social
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We provide a forum for people from across the University of Glasgow and our city to meet and share research and information relating to Latin America. www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitic…

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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Many thanks to all those who came along yesterday to our workshop and fashion show. Weaving Stories, Weaving Peace considered the role of social enterprise in peacebuilding in Colombia, Scotland and beyond.
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SLAS - Society for Latin American Studies @slaslatam.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Latin American Scholars Grants Up to 10 awards of £1,750 each supporting scholars based in Latin America to attend and present at the SLAS Annual Conference. Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 Eligibility and submission here: shorturl.at/PL92c
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Allan Gillies @allangillies.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The new book is finally out with Pitt Latin American Series! Available now in hardback and paperback from all the usual places
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
On 5 May, Prof Javier Auyero of UT Austin will be in Glasgow to present findings from his latest book, Dark Governance: Illegal Organisations and State Power. Please join us for this joint event of GLARN and IPED. 16:00 - 5 May 2026 Room 916, 42 Bute Gardens Followed by a drinks reception
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We have a wonderful new blog by Juliana Ramírez-Muñoz to share with you. Juliana reflects on the Gloria Anzaldúa Borderlands workshop she facilitated for GLARN last month. Read 'Taking seriously the creative discomfort of starting where we are' here: tinyurl.com/47233mh7
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
😀 Registration is open! Please come along on Tues 24 March, 12-1pm, online to hear this talk about the lived experiences of feminist, Black, and LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders in Brazil as they navigate routine violence and shrinking democratic space. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sccjr-just...
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Allan Gillies @allangillies.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Two talks coming-up this month to support the launch of my new book, Narco-Democratization @upittpress.bsky.social. See below for details. Paperback (with 20 percent discount) is available to preorder here: www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
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Narco-Democratization | Home
Organized Crime and Political Transition in Bolivia
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We have teamed up with @glalarn.bsky.social to host an in-person talk with Trevor Stack, Aberdeen Uni, on Mon 16 March, 3pm @glasgow.ac.uk Trevor will talk about 'Children in conflict with the law: challenges for Scotland' while drawing on research from Mexico. www.sccjr.ac.uk/event/childr...
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The next few months are shaping up to be a busy time for GLARN @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social, with a host of exciting events. See thread below 👇👇👍
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Join us on 3 March for a special event to commemorate Berta Cáceres. Details here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
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Allan Gillies @allangillies.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Looking forward to sharing insights from my new book Narco-Democratization at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society, and Rule of Law seminar series on 10 February: cisrul.blog/event/dr-all...
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Dr Allan Gillies Presents his New Book ‘Narco-Democratization: Organized Crime and Political Transition in Bolivia’
On Tuesday 10 February at 2-3.30pm in Edward Wright F61 and on Teams, Dr Allan Gillies (University of Glasgow) will speak on his new book ‘Narco-Democratization: Organized Crime and Political…
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🚨New blog alert 🚨 Following our screening of El rojo más puro with @cinemaattic.bsky.social, Julieta Lobato @uofgsocsci.bsky.social wrote her reflections on memory and conflict, social transformation and the language of rights. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/4nst8kxv
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Andrei Gomez-Suarez @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Thank you @glalarn.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social for hosting such a great event last night to celebrate the 9 years of #Colombia 2016 peace agreement presenting my latest book. Thanks @londomomposino.bsky.social for believing in this book!
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
What an amazing way to mark nine years of the Colombian peace process: fascinating conversation with @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social on his new memoir and a wonderful performance from Magda Angelica, followed by discussion with an engaged and diverse audience. Thanks to all involved!
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Come join us this evening!
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Less than one week to go! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflection...
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Brazil: Indigenous communities battle illegal gold miners on ancestral lands – dubbed www.channel4.com/news/brazil-...
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Brazil: Indigenous communities battle illegal gold miners on ancestral lands – dubbed
This is a dubbed version of the report.
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Join us on 25 Nov at 5pm (42 Bute Gdns) for a special joint event with the Scottish Peace Platform to mark nine years of the Colombian peace process. @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social will share reflections on conflict and peacebuilding from his excellent new memoir, We Are Not Made of Sugar.
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Reminder for this event later today.
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Our very own @mvbarlow.bsky.social will be launching his excellent new book next week with discussant Ronnie Munck of @dublincityuni.bsky.social. The event is being held by Political and International Studies @uofgsps.bsky.social on Thu 6 Nov, 4-5.30pm, in Room 718, 42 Bute Gardens. Join us!
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The screening of El rojo mas puro, followed by a panel discussion was a fantastic way to close Thinking Cinema, Thinking Latin America. Thanks to @cinemaattic.bsky.social for collaborating. Congrats to @irepiedrahita.bsky.social, Antonio and Emilia for a great event
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Irene Piedrahita @irepiedrahita.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Today we will be screening this documentary, The Deepest Red, at Kelvinhall at 6.30 pm. We hope you can join us. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the screening with two fantastic researchers from Glasgow and Edinburgh. @glalarn.bsky.social @uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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The Glasgow Latin American Research Network @glalarn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
The Glasgow Latin American Research Network has finally made the move over to Bluesky. Follow us for updates on all things Latin American from the University of Glasgow and beyond. We have some great stuff in the diary already. All the details can be found here: tinyurl.com/52mmmctf
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