Luis F. Jiménez

Luis F. Jiménez is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on Latin American politics, Mexican politics, immigration politics, and Latino politics.

• PhD, University of Pittsburgh
• MA, University of Arizona

Prior to joining UMass Boston, Jiménez taught at Mount Holyoke College for three years. His work examines how Latin American migrants influence political behavior and governance in their home countries, including Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador, through transnational networks and remittances. He employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative analysis and qualitative fieldwork.

Jiménez authored the book Migrants and Political Change in Latin America (University Press of Florida, 2018), which investigates the political impacts of migration, such as increased government accountability, electoral competitiveness, and shifts in party dynamics. He is currently researching divergent development paths between the United States and Latin America.