# Instituto de Estudios de Iberoamérica y Portugal
**Wikidata**: [Q5672792](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5672792)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/instituto-de-estudios-de-iberoamerica-y-portugal

## Summary
The Instituto de Estudios de Iberoamérica y Portugal was a research institute based in Salamanca, Spain, jointly affiliated with the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid. Founded in 1992, it focused on interdisciplinary studies of Ibero-America and Portugal before being dissolved in 2010 and succeeded by the Instituto de Iberoamérica.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1992  
- **Dissolved**: 2010  
- **Parent Organizations**: University of Salamanca, University of Valladolid  
- **Location**: Salamanca, Spain (coordinates: 40.96407778° N, -5.66614722° W)  
- **Successor**: Instituto de Iberoamérica  
- **Identifiers**: VIAF 124919356, ISNI 0000000121511289, GND 16033109-2  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary focus of the Instituto de Estudios de Iberoamérica y Portugal?  
A: The institute conducted interdisciplinary research on the history, culture, and societies of Ibero-America (Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions) and Portugal.  

### Q: Why was the institute dissolved in 2010?  
A: The institute was reorganized and replaced by the Instituto de Iberoamérica, continuing its research mission under a new structure.  

### Q: Where was the institute located?  
A: It was based in Salamanca, Spain, operating under the joint auspices of the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid.  

## Why It Matters  
The Instituto de Estudios de Iberoamérica y Portugal played a significant role in advancing scholarly understanding of Ibero-American and Portuguese studies. As a collaborative initiative between two major Spanish universities, it fostered interdisciplinary research, bridging gaps between humanities and social sciences. Its work supported academic exchange and cultural preservation, particularly during its 18-year operational period. The institute’s legacy is reflected in its successor organization, ensuring continued focus on a region critical to global history and contemporary geopolitics.  

## Notable For  
- **Joint University Initiative**: One of the few institutes co-managed by two distinct universities (Salamanca and Valladolid).  
- **Regional Specialization**: Unique focus on Ibero-America and Portugal, distinct from broader Latin American studies programs.  
- **Interdisciplinary Approach**: Integrated historical, cultural, and sociopolitical research methodologies.  
- **Legacy**: Direct predecessor to the Instituto de Iberoamérica, ensuring continuity in research efforts.  

## Body  
### History  
- **Inception**: Founded in 1992 as a joint research initiative.  
- **Dissolution**: Ceased operations in 2010, succeeded by the Instituto de Iberoamérica.  

### Structure  
- **Affiliation**: Operated under the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid.  
- **Location**: Based in Salamanca, Spain, at coordinates 40.96407778° N, -5.66614722° W.  

### Research Focus  
- **Scope**: Specialized in the historical, cultural, and sociopolitical dynamics of Ibero-America and Portugal.  
- **Methodology**: Emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration across humanities and social sciences.  

### Legacy  
- **Successor**: Reorganized into the Instituto de Iberoamérica, maintaining its core research objectives.  
- **Identifiers**: Recognized under multiple international authority files (VIAF, ISNI, GND, BNE).  

### Institutional Identity  
- **Alternate Names**: Instituto de Estudios de Iberoamerica y Portugal (variant spelling).  
- **Archival Presence**: Cataloged in national libraries of Spain, France, and Israel, among others.

## References

1. International Standard Name Identifier
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Integrated Authority File
4. Library of Congress Authorities
5. BnF authorities
6. IdRef
7. datos.bne.es
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File