Moisés Prieto

Moisés Prieto is a Lecturer in the Department of Iberian and Latin American History at the Institute of History, University of Bern. His research focuses on modern European history with an emphasis on migration studies, dictatorship dynamics, emotions in historical contexts, and media representations of political transitions. He has extensively studied Spanish migration to Switzerland, Francoist Spain, and the transatlantic dimensions of 19th-century dictatorships.

His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, analyzing how emotions, power, and legitimacy shaped political narratives across Europe and Latin America. Recent studies include explorations of commemoration practices, mortality records, and the reinterpretation of revolutionary legacies by right-wing movements. Prieto’s publications often bridge cultural, social, and political history, particularly examining how media (e.g., Swiss TV programs) mediated Spain’s transition to democracy.

His research trends highlight a focus on marginalized voices, such as emigrants and political dissidents, while critically engaging with historiography and memory politics. He has contributed to debates on the semantics of dictatorship, the role of violence in political discourse, and the interplay between historical narratives and contemporary identity formations.

Prior to his current role, his academic trajectory includes significant contributions to understanding Swiss perceptions of Spain during the Franco regime and post-dictatorship eras. His work frequently addresses the complexities of transnational solidarity movements and the ethical dimensions of representing historical atrocities.