Editorial: Restitution, Repatriation, and Return in Latin America

Key Points

• The editorial aims to address the complexities of restitution and repatriation within the context of Latin American arts and culture.
• Compilation of texts on restitution.
• Analysis of the term's usage across disciplines like archaeology and curatorship.
• Discussion on the implications for cultural heritage advisors.
• Identified the term 'restitution' as complex and ambiguous.
• Highlighted significant challenges faced by curators and scholars in applying restitution concepts.
• Suggested need for clearer definitions and frameworks within cultural heritage discussions.