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  • Seven people stand in front of bookshelves in a library or reading room. In the background, an orange sign displays the text “Stockholm University” and “Nordic Latin American Institute”.

    El Salvador’s Ambassador Visits NILAS

    NILAS recently welcomed Ricardo Cisneros, Ambassador of El Salvador to Sweden, and Mauricio Alberto Alvarado España, Minister-Counsellor, for a visit and meeting at the institute.

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  • Group photo of numerous participants at the NOLAN 2026 conference organized by NILAS (Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies) at Stockholm University. The participants are gathered in several rows on outdoor steps in front of a light pink and grey building with large windows and arched doorways. The photo was taken on a sunny summer day with green trees in the background.

    XIII NOLAN Conference 2026 Gathered Global Scholars at Stockholm University

    The XIII Nordic Latin American Research Network (NOLAN) Conference took place at Stockholm University between 10–12 June 2026, bringing together scholars from across the globe. Under the theme "Encounters in Transition: Latin American Struggles, Horizons, and Global Connections," the event highlighted the continued international relevance of Latin American studies.

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  • Ambassadors from GRULAC countries (Group of Latin America and the Caribbean), NILAS’ director, and the Head of Department for SU's International Office. Image: Courtesy from the Embassy of El Salvador in Sweden.

    International collaborations

    On 3 December 2025, the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies (NILAS) hosted a ceremony at its library to inaugurate a “Latin American Pavilion.”

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  • In the Midst of the Fight Against Crime in the Amazon

    Adam Nordström gained a unique insight into Brazil's security challenges during his internship at the country's Army War College. He is helping to research various issues linked to organized crime in the Brazilian part of the Amazon

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