Victor Civita Latin American Library

The Victor Civita Latin American Library sits within the Latin America Memorial complex and holds around 30,000 volumes of books, journals, and audiovisual materials focused on the region. The collection covers Latin American literature and supports researchers seeking in-depth knowledge of the continent's culture and history.

Architect Oscar Niemeyer designed the library, which opened in 1989 as a research center for Latin American studies. The complex served as headquarters for the Latin American Parliament from its opening until the institution relocated to Panama in 2007.

Anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro shaped the cultural vision of this institution, which reflects his commitment to understanding Latin American societies. The library hosts exhibitions, lectures, and artistic events that explore the region's creative traditions and intellectual life.

The library is part of a publicly accessible Latin America complex with reading areas, collection spaces, and exhibition galleries. Some research collections may require advance registration to access, particularly for specialized materials and archives.

Inside the library operates the Brazilian Center for Latin American Studies, which publishes the journal Nossa America. This publication and the center's research offer local perspectives on continental issues that are often overlooked elsewhere.