Carlos de la Torre

Carlos de la Torre is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida's Center for Latin American Studies (UF CLAS). He is on leave from UF until May 15, 2026, and has previously held positions at the University of Kentucky and FLACSO-Ecuador, where he is now an Emeritus Professor.

Research Interests

• Populism in Latin America and globally
• Democratization and authoritarianism
• Racism and citizenship in the Americas
• Comparative politics of Ecuador, Venezuela, and Bolivia

Scientific Awards

• Guggenheim Fellowship
• Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars Fellowship