Migration. Democratic backsliding. Environmental degradation. These are all contemporary issues plaguing communities of Latin America and the Caribbean. So, why do individuals choose to migrate to or from the region? How has populism contributed to democratic recession? How do the decisions of policymakers directly impact Latin communities? Today, I talk to senior Political Science and Sociology double major, Madalen Carrera; senior Business Administration and Hispanic Studies double major, Abraham Kakish; and senior International Studies major, Savannah Potter, as they discuss these questions through their research.