The José Martí Project for World Solidarity is constantly contributing to the creation of José Martí chairs that have been created and growing for decades in different universities and centers of higher studies in different parts of the world.
To enable joint work and interconnection between the José Martí chairs, the Project created from its early years the International Network of José Martí Chairs, which is coordinated from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Since its creation, the network has convened international meetings of José Martí Chairs, with the aim of exchanging among specialists the study of the work of José Martí as well as of prominent thinkers from various parts of the world, in addition to proposing guidelines for its development.
Similarly, the network contributes to advising on the foundation and development of José Martí chairs, as well as supporting the dissemination of his activity and recognition of his systematic work and relevant initiatives.
What is a Martí Chair?
A José Martí Chair is a space dedicated to the study and promotion of the life, work, and example of José Martí within a university or center of higher learning, based on the academic and scientific activity of its members and collaborators. It also encompasses the implementation of diverse communication and socio-cultural initiatives that contribute to engaging and connecting students, and whose reach may extend beyond the boundaries of the university.
How to create a José Martí chair?
Martí Chairs are mainly established in universities and centers of higher studies, where there is a scientific potential that allows for research related to prominent personalities of the locality, the country and the continent.
These activities are allocated operating budgets, taking into account whether, based on their characteristics and structure, they are affiliated with an Institute, Faculty, or other entity within the relevant Center, be it Social Sciences, History, or Literature, directly under the purview of the Culture, University Extension, and similar departments, according to the regulations of each country. In some countries where they already exist, José Martí Chairs are linked to the University Chair of Hispanic American Studies, for example.
These chairs are generally directed by a Board of Directors made up of a coordinator, president or person in charge, representatives of the Directorate, Faculty or Institute to which the chair is attached, members of the university community, as well as other national personalities that are considered.
In general, the members of the Martí Chair will be professors and students interested in deepening, promoting and researching Latin American culture and thought, as well as other intellectuals interested in the same.
Where are there José Martí Chairs today?
Currently there are more than 40 Martí chairs in countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, Spain and others.
International Meetings of José Martí Chairs
Each year, the International Network of José Martí Chairs organizes a meeting with the aim of bringing together representatives of all the Martí chairs that exist in the world in a space conducive to sharing research results and good practices in the development of the activity of each chair.
Editions
| Date | Edition | Details |
| November 2025 | XXII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from November 5th to 8th, 2023 at the Autonomous University of Chiapas, Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-LN58YXmdw |
| January, 2025 | XXI International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Developed as part of the scientific program of the VI International Conference FOR WORLD BALANCE, held in Havana, from January 29 to 31, 2025 |
| November, 2023 | XX International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held on November 16, 17 and 18, 2023 at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico https://www.cucsh.udg.mx/noticias/xx-encuentro-internacional-de-catedras-martianas |
| January, 2023 | XIX International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Developed as part of the scientific program of the V International Conference FOR WORLD BALANCE, held in Havana, from January 24 to 28, 2023 http://www.redmartiana.udg.mx/noticias/xix-encuentro-internacional-de-c%C3%A1tedras-martianas-2023 |
| 2021 | XVIII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | It took place virtually on November 4th and 5th, organized by the José Martí Chair and the General Directorate of University Extension of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala (USAC). The report is available in Yearbook 41 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/742 |
| 2019 | XVII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | |
| 2018 | XVI International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from November 1st to 4th at the José Martí University in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. Report available in Yearbook 41 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/1095 |
| 2017 | XV International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | |
| 2016 | XIV International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held on November 10 and 11 at the Faculty of Humanities and Science of the National University of Litoral, Argentina. The report is available in Yearbook 39 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/739 |
| 2015 | XIII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | |
| 2014 | XII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held between November 27 and 29 at the University of Guantánamo, Cuba. https://www.trabajadores.cu/20141129/xii-encuentro-internacional-de-catedras-martianas-marti-y-el-mundo-de-hoy/ |
| 2013 | XI International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from November 4 to 6, with the theme “Decolonization and sovereignty, the challenges and advances in the 21st century”, sponsored by the Pacific Campus of the University of Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Report available in Yearbook 36 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/736 |
| 2012 | X International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Convened from July 26 to 28 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, by the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBD) under the motto “Trenches of ideas are worth more than trenches of stones.” Report available in Yearbook 35 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/735 |
| 2011 | IX International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held on August 22 and 23 in the Mexican city of Saltillo, Coahuila, and sponsored by the Autonomous University of that northern state. Report available in Yearbook 34 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/734 |
| 2010 | VIII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from October 6-8 at the Pacific Campus of the University of Costa Rica, in the city of Puntarenas. Papers and proceedings available in Yearbook 33 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://patrialibros.org/book/728 |
| 2009 | VII International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | The first edition of the Meeting was held in Cuba. It took place on November 10, 11, and 12, 2009, at the Center for José Martí Studies. The Center for José Martí Studies Yearbook No. 32 contains the opening remarks delivered by Dr. Roberto Fernández Retamar, as well as some of the papers presented and other information. https://www.patrialibros.org/book/732 |
| 2008 | VI International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from October 15-17 in Recife, Brazil, and convened by the Federal University of Pernambuco, under the theme “Neocolonialism in the Age of Globalization.” The report is available in Yearbook 31 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/731 |
| 2007 | Fifth International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, from August 20-22. Papers available in Yearbook 30 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/730 |
| 2006 | IV International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from September 27 to 29, 2006, organized by the Casa de Nuestra América José Martí, Caracas, Venezuela. Papers available in Yearbook 29 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/729 |
| 2005 | III International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from August 17-19 at the Pacific Campus of the University of Costa Rica, in the city of Puntarenas. Report available in Yearbook 28 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://patrialibros.org/book/728 |
| 2004 | II International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from September 13-15 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Report available in Yearbook 27 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://patrialibros.org/book/727 |
| 2003 | First International Meeting of José Martí Chairs | Held from September 8th to 12th at the University of Panama. Report available in Yearbook 26 of the Center for José Martí Studies https://www.patrialibros.org/book/726 |
Contact Information:
Coordination of the José Martí Project for World Solidarity: Héctor Hernández Pardo, Deputy Director of International Relations and Collaboration of the Martí Program Office (OPM):
- Email: hpardo@cubarte.cult.cu ; jmarti@cubarte.cult.cu
- Website: http://www.opmartiano.cu/
Coordination of the network: Mario Alberto Nájera Espinoza (Mexico), professor at the University of Guadalajara and member of the World Council of the José Martí Project.
- Email: najera01@hotmail.com
- Website: http://www.redmartiana.udg.mx
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