Through this blog, I share how recent events connect to my academic work, highlight emerging ideas and patterns, and make sense of what’s evolving in the field of development studies. Each perspective is grounded in evidence, data, and scholarly research. Whether you're a fellow researcher, practitioner, or curious reader — I invite you to explore, reflect, and engage with the ideas presented here.
Once characterized primarily by emigration to the Global North, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) now exhibits intra-regional migration patterns. This shift reveals new opportunities and challenges for economic integration, social cohesion, and policy coordination across the region...
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