SECOLAS is a non-political and non-profit association of individuals interested in Latin America. Its objectives are the promotion of interest in Latin America, scholarly research pertaining to Latin America in all fields, and the increase of friendly contacts among the peoples of the Americas.

SECOLAS holds one annual meeting each spring, at which scholarly papers and other activities are presented, as well as the business meeting of members. The 57th Annual Conference explores the theme “Memory and Revolution”. The Meeting will be the ideal academic forum to debate on-going research on Latin America.

As of now the Conference has 140 participants, coming from the United States and several Latin American countries. The Conference is a collective effort that will definitely shape the future research agenda on the region.

The famous Mexican historian, researcher and journalist Lorenzo Meyer, professor at El Colegio de México, will deliver the keynote speak of the Conference.

Complete information on the Conference characteristics, calendar, registration and fee payment, as well as on Mexico, the venue and travel arrangements, is available at http://www.mora.edu.mx/secolas/.

If you want to attend the Conference, have questions or want to request specific information in English, please write to secolasmexico@gmail.com.