Center for Latin American Studies

The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) is the locus of activity for a unique working community of Latin Americanist faculty, students and other research collaborators from the United States and Latin America. Through an extensive public program and opportunities for study and exchanges abroad, CLAS strives to increase understanding of Latin American peoples, cultures and politics, enhance the work of UC Berkeley’s Latin Americanist community and build bridges to other institutions, groups and individuals throughout the Americas.