Centro
Latinoamericano-Suizo
(CLS)

We are an interdisciplinary research institution at the University of St Gallen. Our mission is to contribute to the social sciences with insights from the empirical study of the economy, society and state of Latin America.

Social science research conducted at the CLS-HSG focuses on three broad thematic areas — the state and governments, the economy and businesses, and society and specific social actors — with the aim of studying social, economic and political issues relevant to the region. The CLS promotes Latin American Studies through the awarding of prizes to students and by engaging with non-academic audiences. The CLS is a member of the Swiss Society of Latin American Studies (SSLAS-SAGW).