This paper explores the landscape of the Knowledge Commons research in Latin America, focusing on how Latin American scholars interpret and apply theoretical frameworks for analyzing Knowledge Commons. To begin, we provide a brief history of commons research in the region, highlighting the influence of Elinor Ostrom's work. Following this historical overview, we conduct a literature review of the current state of academic production related to Knowledge Commons in Latin America. Our review identifies several key barriers that hinder the study of Knowledge Commons in the region, including language barriers, the lack of specialized courses and research groups, and insufficient centers dedicated to commons scholarship. We also emphasize the need for transnational and transdisciplinary working groups to promote collaboration across borders. Finally, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the Knowledge Commons within the context of Latin American scholarship, demonstrating how scholars in the region can offer valuable empirical studies, explore new themes, and provide fresh insights to the field.
