Ernesto Sagás

Dr. Ernesto Sagás is a Professor of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University, specializing in Latin American and Caribbean politics, race relations, and transnational issues. His work bridges academic research with media commentary, serving as a political analyst for Univisión Colorado.

Education: B.A. in History of the Americas from University of Puerto Rico; M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Florida.

Research focuses on race/ethnicity in the Hispanic Caribbean, democratic transitions, and Latinx politics in Colorado. Recent projects include Latino Colorado: The Struggle for Equality and an upcoming edited volume on democratic backsliding. His analysis spans topics like U.S. colonialism in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic migration policies, and xenophobic immigration rhetoric.

Teaches courses on Latinx populations, Caribbean identities, and race in Latin America. Awards include a 2022 Fulbright U.S. Scholar appointment in Bolivia. His work appears in journals like Caribbean Studies and Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy.

Media engagements and policy commentary reflect a commitment to public scholarship. Current research explores democratic erosion in the Americas and Europe.