Research

Latin American Diaspora in the UK

Devolved Invisibility: Identity and Belonging Among Latin American Communities in Scotland, Bulletin of Latin American Studies, 2026 (article, special edition).

Abstract: In a nation known for welcoming migrants and its history of transnational solidarity but marked by colonial amnesia, this article addresses the research gap on Latin American communities in Scotland. It focuses on first-generation migrants who settled in Scotland in the 21st century, examining how they negotiate identity and belonging against the backdrop of political devolution. Using the metaphor of the Walking Palm tree to analyse Latin American identities in the UK, and as a lens for rethinking migration in a devolved nation, this article seeks to deepen understanding of Latin American migration, cultural histories, and heritages in Scotland.

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Community engagement and the Latin American Community in Southwark – Research Report

Executive Summary

Engaging with the Latin American Community in Southwark – Follow-up research report

School of Advanced Study, Annual Report 2018

Case Study, School of Advanced Study, University of London

At the crossroads: engaging with South London’s Latin American community

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• Open for Discussion- Languages and the Pandemic: Public Health Engagement with Multilingual Communities in the UKMay 2, 2021
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Ongoing Research: Latin Americans in Scotland

Latin American communities in Scotland are under-represented, under-researched and remain invisible, despite a rich history of migration that spans almost five decades. This project aims to map the Latin American communities, recording the stories and tracing the histories of Latin Americans in Scotland, with a focus in Greater Glasgow.