With over 7,000 members, forty-five percent 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.

Upcoming Important Dates

August 23, 2013
Deadline to renew your LASA membership to be able to submit proposals and travel funding requests. Deadline to request LASA to add participants to the proposal system.
September 3, 2013
Deadline for proposal submissions and travel funding requests to be received