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Why is the agreement something extraordinary? (Spoiler: not because it's strange, but because we're determined to avoid it) 

For years we've treated settlements as if they were mythological creatures: everyone talks about them, few have seen them, and almost no one believes they actually exist. In the collective legal imagination, reaching an agreement is suspect. If there's no judgment, it seems as if "nothing happened." If there's no… Read more

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International conflicts. International mediation as a possibility for dialogue towards peace  

At a time when the US is once again positioning itself as a geopolitical power broker seeking to seize raw materials in various countries and regions, it is crucial to reconsider the importance of mediation as a universal and cross-border resource. One of the key arguments is that international mediation helps prevent the escalation of… Read more

mediación emocional

When Christmas fades: how mediation helps us start the year in balance 

By María Jiménez. The first week of January marks a turning point. After days filled with celebrations, reunions, shopping, rushing around, and intense emotions, a moment of silence arrives. The lights are put away, routine returns, and many people feel a mixture of relief, weariness, and a certain disorientation. This “landing”… Read more

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CARING FOR ONESELF IN ORDER TO CARE FOR OTHERS: EMOTIONAL BALANCE IN EDUCATIONAL TEAMS   

The invisible toll on those who support children: Working with minors in vulnerable situations is one of the noblest and, at the same time, one of the most demanding tasks. In residential centers, juvenile detention centers, or socio-educational programs, educators, psychologists, social workers, and technicians experience realities every day… Read more