The journal Perfiles Latinoamericanos is dedicated to promoting original research in the social sciences, especially in political science and sociology. This journal has a special focus on comparative politics and cultural sociology, emphasizing the use of comparative analysis of political phenomena and social practices in different countries and cultural contexts in order to reveal broader social laws and trends. The journal's publications cover not only studies of the Latin American region, but also those cross-regional studies involving cases from Latin America, thus providing readers with a comprehensive window into the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the region.

The academic contribution of the journal lies in its in-depth exploration of political and cultural sociology, which reveals the unique social phenomena and trends of the region through the study of the political systems, social structures, cultural traditions and their interactions in Latin America. This interdisciplinary research method not only enriches the theoretical basis of social science, but also provides new perspectives and ideas for solving practical problems.