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Open research questions in Latin American Urban Studies

102 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,140 Latin American Urban Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study faced challenges in accessing the population and collecting data. The paper highlights the challenges of working in a context of limited statehood and high levels of violence.

    Violencia cotidiana y estatalidad limitada. Estudio de caso extendido en un margen urbano de Culiacán, Sinaloa · 2026 · DOI

  • One challenge is the lack of understanding of how ordinary citizens develop and use legal knowledge in urban planning. Another challenge is the dominance of expert and elite knowledge in urban planning decisions.

    Planeadores ciudadanos autodidactas: incidencia en la planeación a partir del conocimiento legal autogestionado · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies challenges in articulation interinstitutional and spatial. The paper highlights the need for a redistribution of power and a new organization of territorial and social structures. The paper suggests that existing urban planning approaches may not adequately address the experiences and needs of women and caregivers.

    Planificación urbana y redes de servicios en las Manzanas de Cuidado de Bogotá · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of urban planning and policy-making in Ecuador. The lack of effective planning instruments to manage urban expansion. The need to balance urban growth with environmental and social concerns.

    Transformación del suelo rural en Ecuador: expansión urbana e instrumentos de planificación territorial · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of immigrant political participation is complex due to the diversity of immigrant populations. The urban-rural dimension can be difficult to operationalize. The study's findings may be limited by the sample selection criteria.

    ¿Es la inmovilización al campo lo que la movilización a la ciudad? Análisis de la participación política de la población migrante en los entornos rurales y urbanos europeos y españoles · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of a platform that meets the needs of a variety of stakeholders - The importance of ensuring the quality and validity of data collected through participatory science projects - The need for a collaborative approach to research, involving stakeholders and citizens

    Lineamientos para la construcción de dispositivos de ciencia participativa en ríos urbanos con una mirada desde el sur global · 2026 · DOI

  • Complex interactions between social and ecological components. Limited data availability, particularly in Latin America. Need to develop effective methodologies for assessing SES status.

    Status of socio-ecological systems in central-eastern Mexico: Identifying priority sites to improve resilience in a biocultural territory · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited participation of women in decision-making spaces. Lack of representation of women in community-based infrastructure projects. Limited access to resources and support for women's participation.

    Participación Femenina en el Mantenimiento de infraestructura Urbana: Escaleras comunales y gobernanza participativa en san juan de miraflores, lima · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in collecting data, particularly in accessing information from migrants. The IJE is a pilot instrument, and its validity and reliability may be limited.

    Medición de la justicia espacial en las ciudades fronterizas del Sur de México · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of rapid urban growth and informal occupation in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also highlights the lack of effective urban planning and housing policies. The research notes the difficulty of addressing the social and economic factors driving informal occupation.

    Proceso de ocupación territorial y efectos de la producción informal de vivienda: análisis urbano-arquitectónico en La Esperanza y El Porvenir, Trujillo · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a limited scope, focusing on a specific type of soil and a specific region. The results may not be generalizable to other contexts. The study does not include a comparison with other constructive technologies.

    Tecnologías constructivas locales y vivienda sostenible en zonas sísmicas: caracterización del adobe compactado estabilizado en Oaxaca · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in terms of the application of adobe in seismic areas. There is a need for sustainable housing solutions that are adapted to local contexts and constructive technologies.

    Tecnologías constructivas locales y vivienda sostenible en zonas sísmicas: caracterización del adobe compactado estabilizado en Oaxaca · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges related to the small sample size and limited generalizability of the results. The research design and methodology were limited by the availability of data and resources.

    Infraestructura Social y Satisfacción de Jornaleros Agrícolas en el Albergue de Lázaro Cárdenas, Chihuahua · 2026 · DOI

  • The sample size was small, with only 24 agricultural workers participating in the study. The study was limited to a single shelter, and the results may not be generalizable to other contexts.

    Infraestructura Social y Satisfacción de Jornaleros Agrícolas en el Albergue de Lázaro Cárdenas, Chihuahua · 2026 · DOI

  • The increasing population of adults mayores represents a challenge for society. The need for family support in the care of adults mayores is a challenge. The study's findings highlight the importance of addressing the challenges faced by adults mayores.

    Impacto de la red de apoyo familiar en la autonomía del adulto mayor de La Paz, BCS. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should consider other factors that influence the autonomy of adults mayores. The study's findings suggest the need for further research on the development of programs and services for adults mayores.

    Impacto de la red de apoyo familiar en la autonomía del adulto mayor de La Paz, BCS. · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of territorial governance modes. The need for adaptation of management control theory to territorial public sector contexts. The challenge of integrating financial, social, environmental, and democratic indicators in management control systems.

    Territorial Management Control as a Lever for Resilience and Agility: The Case of Moroccan Local Governments An Analysis of Public-Private Hybridization in the Era of Sustainable Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • Empirical testing of the theoretical propositions developed in the study. Further research on the application of management control theory to territorial public sector contexts.

    Territorial Management Control as a Lever for Resilience and Agility: The Case of Moroccan Local Governments An Analysis of Public-Private Hybridization in the Era of Sustainable Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • Technological accessibility. Social adaptation to change processes. Limited investment in science, technology, and innovation.

    Instrumentos de apropiación social como herramientas de paz para la transferencia de conocimiento en el Corredor de Vida del Cesar, Colombia · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of basic services and infrastructure. Limited access to electricity. High cost of water supply.

    Producción social del hábitat en la periferia de la Zona Metropolitana de Cuautla, Morelos, México · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can apply the communicational approach to other fields. Future research can explore the implications of the paper's findings.

    De la catástrofe urbana a la transformación territorial · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the field of urban studies. The communicational approach is underused in urban studies.

    De la catástrofe urbana a la transformación territorial · 2026 · DOI

  • Justification: The quality of municipal services strengthens citizen trust and reflects the performance of public institutions; however, there is limited evidence regarding its relationship with citizen perception in Ecuadorian decentralized autonomous governments.

    Análisis del Servicio en los Trámites Municipales del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal de Tulcán y sus Efectos en la Percepción Ciudadana Durante el Año 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of integration between academic knowledge and public policies in the context of urban planning in Pastaza. The limited consideration of the cultural and ecological context of the Amazonian region in urban planning decisions.

    Incidencia de la Facultad de Arquitectura de la Universidad Estatal Amazónica en el desarrollo sostenible y la planificación urbana de Pastaza · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the urban conditions that impact the quality of life of social interest housing inhabitants. The need to revise the legislation and incorporate urban design criteria centered on habitability and social well-being.

    Habitabilidad percibida en conjunto de viviendas de interés social: caso de estudio Aguascalientes, México · 2026 · DOI

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