Ricardo Amigo

Ricardo Amigo is an independent researcher with a focus on interdisciplinary Latin American studies and cultural anthropology. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Social and Cultural Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies from Freie Universität Berlin. His research explores the intersection of cultural heritage, affect theory, and social reparations in Afro-Uruguayan communities.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Social and Cultural Anthropology, Freie Universität Berlin
  • M.A. in Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies, Freie Universität Berlin

Amigo’s work critically examines the UNESCO recognition of Afro-Montevidean candombe as intangible cultural heritage and its implications for addressing historical and contemporary racial inequalities. His publications highlight themes of cultural policy, everyday racism, and affective responses to heritagization processes.

His recent articles (2013–2016) analyze heritagization in Latin America, emphasizing Afro-Uruguayan cultural practices, UNESCO designations, and affective dynamics in cultural preservation. Notably, no scientific awards, students, or affiliations with institutions are explicitly mentioned in available records.