The cancellation without due process of the legal status of seven universities and sixteen associations and foundations linked to universities by the Nicaraguan government, and their subsequent nationalization in less than two months (between December 13, 2021 and February 2, 2022) alarms our association as it implies the cancellation of the values of academia: autonomy, freedom of thought and space for critical thinking.
About LASA
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. With over 13,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the United States, LASA is the one association that brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe. LASA's mission is to foster intellectual discussion, research, and teaching on Latin America, the Caribbean, and its people throughout the Americas, promote the interests of its diverse membership, and encourage civic engagement through network building and public debate.
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