Regional Meeting on the Governance of Digital Platforms in Latin America and the Caribbean

On 23 October 2025, within the framework of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week (MIL Week 2025), the Regional Meeting “For a Trustworthy Internet: From Principles to Practice – Advancing the Governance of Digital Platforms in Latin America and the Caribbean” took place in Cartagena de Indias. Organized by UNESCO, in collaboration with the […]

AI, Elections and Disinformation in Latin America: a conversation between Natalia Zuazo and Juliane Müller

In the latest episode of the International IDEA podcast, digital policy expert Natalia Zuazo, founder of Salto Technopolitics, joins Juliane Müller, Senior Programme Officer at International IDEA, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping democracy in Latin America. The conversation explores the intersection between AI, electoral integrity, and disinformation, addressing both the risks and opportunities […]

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Extractivism: Who Wins from Data Centers in Latin America

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Extractivism: Who Wins from Data Centers in Latin AmericaOpenAI has announced the construction of a mega data center in Argentina, the last of its kind in the region. Governments should demand local participation and reinvestment conditions that promise more than free access to ChatGPT. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Extractivism: Who Wins […]

International Media and Information Literacy Course for Ibero-American Regulators

Natalia Zuazo participated as an expert in the International Media and Information Literacy Course for Ibero-American regulators. This Media and Information Literacy (MIL) training course will run from September 17 to November 18, 2025, and is the result of a joint collaboration between the Universidade Lusófona de Lisboa, the Consell de l’Audiovisual de Catalunya (CAC), […]

Influencing in the Digital Space: Content Creation and Information Dynamics in Latin America

🌎 Influence in the Digital Space: Ethics, Information, and Impact in Latin America On October 23, during UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025 in Cartagena, Natalia Zuazo will moderate the panel “Influence in the Digital Space: Content Creation and Information Dynamics in Latin America.” The session will bring together content creators, academics, […]

International Media and Information Literacy Course for Ibero-American Regulators

Yesterday I took part in the International Course on Media and Information Literacy for Ibero-American Regulators, organized by Universidade Lusófona, the Consell de l’Audiovisual de Catalunya, PRAI and UNESCO. I spoke about digital platform regulation and freedom of expression, focusing on media and information literacy (MIL) as a key strategy to strengthen the integrity of […]

Artificial intelligence transforms democracies: challenges and opportunities at stake

Natalia Zuazo is a political scientist, journalist, and consultant specializing in politics and technology. She advises governments and international organizations such as UNESCO, where she is a Senior Consultant on ICTs and Artificial Intelligence for Latin America. She leads SALTO, a techno-political agency, and has spearheaded key projects such as PubliElectoral, which promoted transparency in […]

Latin American legislators and digital transformation

This week, in Montevideo, Uruguay, the 21st ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and the 9th Gathering of the ParlAmericas Open Parliament Network took place under the theme “Legislating for the Future: Harnessing Anticipatory Governance in Parliamentary Action.” The event brought together parliamentarians, experts, and representatives of international organizations to explore how anticipatory governance and open parliament principles […]