In this paper, we present a comprehensive general view of the main academic and industrial research activities in the areas of RF and microwaves in Latin America. We provide a geographical perspective of the overall distribution of the main research and development clusters on RF and microwaves in this region. We make a summary of RF and microwave academic research in the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Industrial research and development in RF and microwaves in Latin America is also briefly reviewed. We finalize by highlighting international research-funding programs currently available to support collaborations between Latin American institutions and those from other regions of the world, particularly with European countries.