Center for Latin American Studies

A meeting of the Cabinet of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the Oval Room, Palácio do Planalto.

The Brazilian Studies Program (BSP) of the Center for Latin American Studies was established in the fall of 2000 with support from Motorola, Alcoa, and the Coca Cola Foundation. BSP aims to promote greater understanding in the United States of Brazil's history, society, politics, culture, economy, and ecology, as well as to strengthen the ties between the United States and Brazil. In that sense, the program has become a gathering place for Brazilians, North Americans, and others who seek to shape the debate and explore the questions relevant to Brazil's unique position in this ever-growing age of globalization.

The BSP website was relaunched in this space in October 2010.  Visit often for updates.  With questions, contact BSP director Vivaldo Andrade dos Santos.

Get Involved with the Brazilian Studies Program

Students interested in Brazil have a great chance to get involved with the activities developed by the BSP! Every semester, our program organizes a series of lecture events, where academics and policy makers help us to better understand developments in Brazil's political, economic, social and cultural areas. Students are welcomed to help us organize these events, not only by contributing with ideas for events but also taking notes of lectures and writing summaries.