The article talks about the interest of the Smithsonian Institution and other social scientists in conducting studies in rural societies in Latin America, especially in Mexico and Central America. It is mentioned that Sol Tax, along with other anthropologists, conducted research in Guatemala and was interested in cross-cultural comparison. The importance of Mexico as a laboratory for North American anthropology is also highlighted due to its ethnic stratification and proximity to the United States. Additionally, it is mentioned that after World War II, funds for research in Central America increased with the aim of promoting rural development and modernization of Latin American societies. The article discusses two research projects that were carried out in the Maya area of Mexico, specifically in the state of Chiapas. The first was the Man in Nature Project, which took place between 1956 and 1959 and involved several anthropologists from the University of Chicago. The second project was the Harvard Chiapas Project, which began in 1957 and lasted until the early 1980s. Both projects aimed to study the indigenous cultures of the region and their evolution over time. These projects were considered benchmarks in the field of anthropology and stimulated other similar projects. The article focuses on the topic of cofradía systems in Mexico, specifically in Zinacantán. It is mentioned that this topic has been studied by Mexican and American researchers. The attention that Evon Vogt and his disciples have paid to the customs and rituals of the cofradía in this region is highlighted. It is mentioned that cofradía systems are found throughout Mexico, Central America, and the Andean region, and their diffusion is due to colonial tradition and the variety of types of cofradía systems. The article also mentions a monograph on the anthropology of pleasure and desire, which includes research on feminist practices of pleasure, subversion and collective knowledge about menstruation, the pleasure of singing in groups on the street as a form of resistance, and pleasure in whispering. The article presents the results of an ethnography on trans childhood and youth in Spain. The author analyzes the narratives of trans youth as paths of self-discovery and pleasure, which generate psychological empowerment and contribute to social transformation. On the other hand, the importance of pleasure and desire in the recovery from depression is highlighted as a vital force that allows one to "enjoy living". In addition, book reviews on collective discomfort, Francoist repression, transatlantic slavery, migrations, and the concept of risk are included. [Extracted from the article]