Latin American Perspectives

Aims & Scope

Latin American Perspectives is a theoretical and scholarly journal for discussion and debate on the political economy of capitalism, imperialism, and socialism in the Americas.

The journal's objective is to encourage class analysis of sociocultural realities and political strategies to transform Latin American sociopolitical structures.

The journal makes a conscious effort to publish a diversity of political viewpoints, both Marxist and non-Marxist perspectives, that have influenced progressive debates in Latin America.

LAP seeks writing that is clear and concise.

Authors should keep in mind that the journal is interdisciplinary and avoid jargon and obscure language understood only by a narrow group of readers.

Concepts with which readers may not be familiar and specialized terminology should be kept to a minimum and when used, should be clearly explained for non-specialist readers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12050

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	257

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.477

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	51

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.90

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Testimonio and Postmodernism

  Citation: 134

  Authors: George

• Citizenship in Latin America

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Evelina

• Correa, Indigenous Movements, and the Writing of a New Constitution in Ecuador

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Marc

• David versus Goliath in Cochabamba

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Willem

• The Politics of Memory

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Elizabeth

• The Tribulations of Blackness

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Silvio

• Reconstructing Racial Identity

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Jorge

• A Neoliberal Nationalization?

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Brent Z.

• Defensive Mobilization: Popular Movements against Economic Adjustment Policies in Latin America

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Paul D.

• From the Resources of Poverty to the Poverty of Resources?

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Mercedes González

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