Dr. Laura Enriquez

Biography

Laura Enríquez’s principal interest lies in the possibilities and dilemmas inherent in social transformation in Latin America, approached through the lens of agriculture. She analyzes the impact of agrarian reform and food policy on socioeconomic dynamics and migration patterns in the region. Her research includes ethnographic studies in Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and Italy. Enríquez has authored several books, including one that examines the consequences of agrarian reform during the Sandinista government (1979-1990) and the subsequent shifts in food policy in post-1990 Cuba. Her work highlights how global economic changes influenced local agricultural policies and the political orientation of reform strategies. An ongoing project investigates the experiences of Latin Americans, particularly women, who face challenges in improving their circumstances, often leading them to migrate to Europe. Enríquez’s findings contribute to the discourse on social movements and rural sociology, focusing on the complexities of inequality, migration, and gender within the context of Latin America's recent political history.

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