Carlos Granés is a Colombian social anthropologist and essayist (born in Bogotá) whose work explores the intersection of culture, politics, identity, and power in Latin America and the West. He earned his PhD at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and later held a research fellowship at UC Berkeley, grounding his public commentary in academic rigor.
Granés has become a widely cited voice on the roots and evolution of populism, the moralization of politics, and the cultural narratives that fuel polarization. His books map how Latin American ideologies have been shaped by myths of victimhood, emancipation, and national identity—offering a big-picture framework for understanding today’s political volatility.
He is the author of titles including Delirio americano and El rugido de nuestro tiempo, and has written extensively for major media. After a decade as a columnist for El Espectador, he currently publishes in ABC and The Objective.
On stage, Granés combines historical depth, sharp storytelling, and clear conceptual models—helping leaders and audiences understand why “culture wars” intensify, how populists mobilize emotions, and what institutional resilience requires in an era of fragmentation.
