The latest issue of Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World features an insightful study on mixed marriages in Latin America, led by an international and interdisciplinary research team, including Mauricio Bucca, a researcher from the Millennium Nucleus LM²C².

This study analyzes patterns of mixed marriages between native and foreign-born individuals using household survey data from five countries: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay. The findings reveal distinct trends across the region. In Colombia and Peru, the most common unions are between natives and Venezuelans, while in Chile, Ecuador, and Uruguay, there is a greater variety of pairings, reflecting the increasingly diverse migration flows in these countries.

The research also underscores the rise of mixed marriages against the backdrop of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, which has driven significant migratory movements throughout Latin America.

Titled “Cross-Border Marriages in Latin America: Visualizing Mixed Marriage Flows,” the study was co-authored by Robles, A., Pesando, L.M., Abufhele, and Urbina, D.R. (2024).

Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World, an open-access journal published by the American Sociological Association (ASA), is dedicated to providing broad access to cutting-edge research. It serves as a dynamic platform for the rapid dissemination of peer-reviewed empirical studies, offering timely and relevant insights into contemporary sociological debates.