The Latin American Political Methodology Meeting

(LAPolMeth) is an annual academic gathering dedicated to the advancement of political methodology in Latin America. Established in 2017, LAPolMeth provides a platform for scholars, graduate students, and practitioners to engage in critical discussions, share innovative research, and explore emerging trends in political methodology.

The meeting provides a forum to share research on novel quantitative methods and applications that focus on Latin American contexts. We promote methodological innovation in a diverse setting, actively engaging communities who have historically been underrepresented in the methods field. The meeting features a varied and dynamic program that includes paper workshops, keynote presentations, poster sessions, and roundtables, covering a wide range of topics in political methodology.

LAPolMeth has been hosted in various locations across Latin America, reflecting its commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic community. The meeting has attracted participants from diverse backgrounds, including political scientists, economists, sociologists, and statisticians, who contribute to a rich and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas.

The meeting is organized by a dedicated team of scholars and practitioners who are committed to excellence in political methodology. Currently, the core organizing team is led by 2024 meeting host Santiago López-Cariboni (UdelaR, Uruguay), and includes scholars from all across the Americas: Lorena Barberia (USP, Brazil); Loreto Cox (PUC, Chile); Germán Feierherd (UdeSA, Argentina); Jeff Gill (AU, USA); Carmen Lefoulon (UAI, Chile); John Londregan (Princeton, USA); Adrián Lucardi (CIDE, Mexico); Santiago Olivella (UNC, USA). 

LAPolMeth is supported by a network of academic institutions, including the Society for Political Methodology, Princeton University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which provide financial and logistical support