Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar hosts II World Latin American Congress of Historical Sciences

The II World Latin American Congress of Historical Sciences was held at the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar from September 7 to 10. The event featured 184 presentations from scholars representing 21 countries.

The congress included eight thematic panels, two symposia, eight working groups, a book fair, and the presentation of 11 books. During the inaugural ceremony, historian Alan Knight, a professor of Latin American history at the University of Oxford, was designated as an Honorary Professor.

University Rector César Montaño Galarza recognized Knight as a prominent researcher of Latin American history, specifically noting his extensive work on the Mexican Revolution and his studies on populism, imperialism, and relations with the United States. The congress president, Manuel Chust, also presented an academic tribute to Knight, highlighting his career and historiographical contributions.