Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann

Research Fellow

Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann

  • Short CV

    • Since 11/2024: Research Fellow at the Institute for Latin American Studies, GIGA, Germany.
    • 09/2021 - 09/2024: Visiting Professor (Profesor-Investigador). Division of Multidisciplinary Studies, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico. 
    • Since 09/2021: Researcher Programa de Política de Drogas (PPD), Mexico.
    • 10/2015 - 02/2021: DPhil in Politics. Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford, UK.
    • 10/2013 - 07/2015: MPhil Latin American Studies. Latin American Centre, University of Oxford, UK.
    • 10/2010 - 07/2013: BA (Hons) Politics, Psychology and Sociology. Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge, UK. 

    Current Research

    • Drug Policy
    • Cannabis Legalization
    • Policy Processes
    • Judicial Politics
    • Morality Policies
    • Qualitative Research Methods
    • Drug Trafficking

    Countries and Regions

    • Latin America
    • Mexico
    • Uruguay
    • Chile

    Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann

    Research Fellow

    T. +49 (40) 42825525[email protected]


    EU-LAC Policy Brief | 09/2025

    Drogas, Puertos y Otros Desafíos: La Necesidad de una Estrategia Multinivel Integral y Coordinada

    The GIGA and the EULAC Foundation co-organised, with the support of the City of Hamburg, the two-day workshop ‘Port Cities Fighting Transatlantic Drug Trafficking’ in early April 2025. This policy brief present the core themes and insights emerging from the workshop, highlighting key takeaways.

    EU-LAC Policy Brief | 09/2025

    Drugs, Ports and Other Challenges: In Need of a Comprehensive and Coordinated Multilevel Strategy

    The GIGA and the EULAC Foundation co-organised, with the support of the City of Hamburg, the two-day workshop ‘Port Cities Fighting Transatlantic Drug Trafficking’ in early April 2025. This policy brief present the core themes and insights emerging from the workshop, highlighting key takeaways.

    radioeins - Die schöne Woche | Interview | 27/02/2026

    Gewalteskalation in Mexiko

    Im Wochenrückblick „Die schöne Woche“ auf radioeins, beleuchtet Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann die unschönen Ereignisse in Mexiko. Nach der Tötung „El Menchos“ stellen sich die Fragen, wie verändert sich das kriminelle Gefüge, welchen Einfluss haben die Kartelle und wie entwickelt sich die Sicherheitslage?

    Bild.de | Quote | 25/02/2026

    Drogenkartell von El Mencho reicht bis nach Europa

    Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann ordnet für die BILD-Zeitung ein, wie es nach dem Tod des Kartellanführers „El Mencho“ mit der Sicherheitslage in Mexiko und für das Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación weitergehen könnte und welche Rolle das so-genannte Kartell für den Drogenschmuggel nach Europe spielt.

    ZEIT Podcast Was jetzt? | Interview | 25/02/2026

    Wie sicher ist Mexiko vor der WM?

    Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann, Lateinamerikaexperte beim German Institute for Global and Area Studies, erklärt im Podcast, warum eine kriminelle Gruppe sich so lange gegen den Staat behaupten kann und was die jüngsten Gewaltexzesse für die Sicherheit bei der Weltmeisterschaft bedeuten.

    Research | 05/11/2025

    Desafíos de las Drogas y el Crimen Organizado: Estrategias Integrales y Responsabilidades Compartidas

    As a side-event to the 2025 EU-CELAC summit in Colombia, this event brings together European and Latin American academics and stakeholders to discuss the challenges of drug policy and organised crime, which affect both continents.

    Cooperation Event | 07/04/2025 - 08/04/2025

    Experts Workshop Port Cities Fighting Transatlantic Drug Trafficking

    Experts Workshop Port Cities Fighting Transatlantic Drug Trafficking, Hamburg International Maritime Museum, Hamburg Organisers: German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), EU-LAC Foundation Prof. Dr. Sabine Kurtenbach (Organiser), Julia Kramer (Organiser), Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann (Organiser), Janaina Maldonado Guerra da Cunha (Organiser), PD Dr. Dr. Ariel Macaspac Hernandez (Organiser), Eduardo Valencia (Organiser)

    Experts from diverse fields gather to explore the challenges of illicit drug trafficking from Latin America to Europe and beyond. Focusing on ports as key hubs, they examine underlying dynamics and emerging trends, available data and common misconceptions, community impacts and civil society’s role.

    GIGA Talk | 13/01/2025

    The Closest of Neighbours: What the Second Trump Presidency Means for Mexico

    The Closest of Neighbours: What the Second Trump Presidency Means for Mexico, GIGA Berlin Büro, Friedrichstraße 206, 10969 Berlin, and online Organisers: German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) Dr. Jonas von Hoffmann (Panelist)

    On the eve of Trump’s inauguration, this GIGA Talk highlights the challenges facing Mexico, assessing the impact of the pressures coming from the new US administration and their southern neighbour’s readiness to resist them.

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