Dr. Ignacio Aguilo

Biography

Ignacio Aguilo is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Latin American Cultural Studies and co-director of the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores the intersections of racial capitalism and cultural production in contemporary Latin America, with a particular focus on the Southern Cone and Andean region. He works across multiple cultural forms including literature, visual arts, music, and digital culture, scrutinizing how these media address issues of racial identity, anti-racism, social justice, and national belonging. His monograph "Darkening Nation" (2018) investigates the narratives of the 2001 financial meltdown in Argentina and its connections to whiteness and national identity. In addition to co-editing significant works in the field, he directs the AHRC-funded project "Indigenous Youth Subcultures in New Media Latin America" (2023-2025), further examining how young Mapuche and Kichwa creators employ new forms of activism. Aguilo is a prominent figure in critical discussions surrounding cultural responses to racism in Latin America, contributing to several research collaborations and publications in the field.

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