From the Himalayas to the Andes: Knowledge, Dialogue, Development
Our mission is to foster connections within the Indian diaspora in Latin America. We are creating a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences to strengthen cultural, economic, and social engagement between India and the region.
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  • Over 2 million
    That’s how many people of Indian origin currently live in Latin America and the Caribbean

    2 mil

  • From Guyana to Suriname
    The highest concentration of the Indian diaspora is found in Suriname, Trinidad, and Guyana, where it accounts for up to 40% of the population.

    40%

  • Business and Medicine
    Today, Indians in Latin America often work in IT, retail, logistics, healthcare, and academia.
    IT
  • Communities in the Shadows
    In many Latin American countries, the Indian diaspora remains largely invisible to the public due to low media representation and a lack of cultural platforms
    Public
  • Language as the Main Barrier
    Many migrants face adaptation challenges due to the Spanish or Portuguese language barrier
    Main
  • Indian Temples in Brazil
    Hindu and Sikh cultural centers are opening in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro — attracting not only Indians but also locals
    Open
  • A New Wave of Migration
    Post-pandemic, Indian migration to Chile, Mexico, and Colombia has increased — including both students and young professionals
    Wave
  • Honorary Consuls
    In many Latin American countries, India is represented not by embassies, but by honorary consuls — often from business backgrounds
    Many
  • Indian Cuisine as a Cultural Ambassador
    Indian restaurants are opening across major Latin American cities, serving as bridges between cultures
    Across
  • No Unified Voice
    Despite its numbers, the Indian diaspora in Latin America lacks unified representation — a gap the Social Research Center aims to fill
    Voice
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