We are pleased to announce two new publications with the participation of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Luisa Feline Freier, contributing important insights to research on migration and social justice in Latin America and the Caribbean:

• Descentrando los Estudios Migratorios desde Latinoamérica (2026)
  This volume explores how Latin American countries address complex contemporary migration dynamics. Through case studies and critical analyses of financing instruments, protection frameworks, and cultural policies in countries such as Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, the book provides new perspectives on migration governance in the region and highlights the legal, social, and economic implications of migration.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Luisa Feline Freier’s chapter, co-authored with Mayra Feddersen (Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez) and Leiza Brumat (Eurac) – “The South American Conference on Migration (CSM): a bastion of liberal ideology in South American migration governance or a regional castle in the air?” – examines the ideas and paradigms underlying migration governance in South America. The chapter critically analyses the final declarations of the South American Conference on Migration (CSM), as well as the development of the regional vision and the new South American Migration Plan for 2024–2035. It considers these within the framework of liberal and human rights paradigms, questioning the coherence and effectiveness of regional policies in practice.

• Reflexiones sobre la justicia social y el trabajo en América Latina y el Caribe (2026)
  This collective volume examines key challenges facing the region on its path toward greater social justice. Bringing together contributions from academic, institutional, and social perspectives, the publication analyses how structural inequalities, labour informality, gender gaps, migration flows, and economic and technological transformations shape access to rights across Latin America and the Caribbean. The book approaches social justice from a multidimensional perspective, linking it to labour, access to justice, institutional strength, social dialogue, and international cooperation. It also highlights the gap between normative advances and their effective implementation, emphasizing the need for comprehensive public policies and collective action to reduce inequalities and strengthen social cohesion. 

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Luisa Feline Freier’s chapter, co-authored with Valeria Aron Said (Georgetown University, Washington DC) – “Migración y justicia social en América Latina”– explores how human mobility challenges Latin America’s commitments to social justice. Beyond formal equality, it highlights challenges in cultural recognition, political participation, and the guarantee of dignified living conditions. The chapter argues that ambitious regional policies often face fragile economic and administrative infrastructures, making migration a critical test of the region’s social justice commitments.

Have a look at them!