Nicolás Carrillo-Santarelli
@nicolascs.bsky.social
Utopian who’d love to be a polymath but ends up knowing as much as Socrates and Jon Snow. Delves in storytelling, legal and philosophical debates, & life as art
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These dark times a new publication seems almost irrelevant. But in this piece, I argue that the arts -including literature- can expose the inhumane ways in which authority and the law are instrumentalized, and highlight the need for empathy & solidarity www.juragentium.eu/wp-content/u...
¿Cómo definiría 'Actos Humanos' de Han Kang? Una denuncia que humaniza.
Es un libro imborrable, una lectura necesaria, una crítica a la deshumanización que se produce en diversas culturas (como se muestra en un capítulo). Y, creo, es uno de mis tres libros favoritos en la vida
Es un libro imborrable, una lectura necesaria, una crítica a la deshumanización que se produce en diversas culturas (como se muestra en un capítulo). Y, creo, es uno de mis tres libros favoritos en la vida
February 11, 2026 at 12:25 PM
¿Cómo definiría 'Actos Humanos' de Han Kang? Una denuncia que humaniza.
Es un libro imborrable, una lectura necesaria, una crítica a la deshumanización que se produce en diversas culturas (como se muestra en un capítulo). Y, creo, es uno de mis tres libros favoritos en la vida
Es un libro imborrable, una lectura necesaria, una crítica a la deshumanización que se produce en diversas culturas (como se muestra en un capítulo). Y, creo, es uno de mis tres libros favoritos en la vida
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The president falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets. Now he’s trying to deport them. www.vox.com/politics/478...
Haitians in America worry they’re Trump’s next target
The president falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets. Now he’s trying to deport them.
www.vox.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The president falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets. Now he’s trying to deport them. www.vox.com/politics/478...
The irony of MAGA Trumpianism is that it is an antithesis of what would make the U.S. truly great. It contradicts principles of equality, inclusion, diversity, freedom, & respect, etc.
It's as glaringly evident as the absurdity of believing that a warmonger deserves a peace prize
It's as glaringly evident as the absurdity of believing that a warmonger deserves a peace prize
February 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The irony of MAGA Trumpianism is that it is an antithesis of what would make the U.S. truly great. It contradicts principles of equality, inclusion, diversity, freedom, & respect, etc.
It's as glaringly evident as the absurdity of believing that a warmonger deserves a peace prize
It's as glaringly evident as the absurdity of believing that a warmonger deserves a peace prize
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"Parece como si existiera en el cerebro una región totalmente específica, que podría denominarse memoria poética y que registrara aquello que nos ha conmovido, encantado, que ha hecho hermosa nuestra vida".
"La insoportable levedad del ser", Milan Kundera
"La insoportable levedad del ser", Milan Kundera
February 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
"Parece como si existiera en el cerebro una región totalmente específica, que podría denominarse memoria poética y que registrara aquello que nos ha conmovido, encantado, que ha hecho hermosa nuestra vida".
"La insoportable levedad del ser", Milan Kundera
"La insoportable levedad del ser", Milan Kundera
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Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza
Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza
Installation remembers the names of over 18,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza between October 2023 and July 2025
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza
The painful novel Human Acts shows that the worst dystopias are the real ones. And that there’s nothing fictional about dystopias.
It and other novels also show that the dignity of victims cannot be erased by regimes and abusers. The latter shatter not only lives, also conscience
It and other novels also show that the dignity of victims cannot be erased by regimes and abusers. The latter shatter not only lives, also conscience
January 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The painful novel Human Acts shows that the worst dystopias are the real ones. And that there’s nothing fictional about dystopias.
It and other novels also show that the dignity of victims cannot be erased by regimes and abusers. The latter shatter not only lives, also conscience
It and other novels also show that the dignity of victims cannot be erased by regimes and abusers. The latter shatter not only lives, also conscience
Some lives shine brightly with their love that pierces the darkness. Even if their kindness is not written down, it will have given warmth to other souls for a while. And that fleeting moment is eternal.
Others sow suffering and tears, missing that chance
Others sow suffering and tears, missing that chance
January 29, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Some lives shine brightly with their love that pierces the darkness. Even if their kindness is not written down, it will have given warmth to other souls for a while. And that fleeting moment is eternal.
Others sow suffering and tears, missing that chance
Others sow suffering and tears, missing that chance
Intervention in domestic affairs. Potential action against the territorial integrity of another sovereign State.
What would the reaction be if others were involved?
In any case, international law would be as disrespected (again, by the same individuals)
What would the reaction be if others were involved?
In any case, international law would be as disrespected (again, by the same individuals)
Exclusive: The Trump administration has held covert meetings with fringe separatists from the oil-rich Canadian province as a rift deepens between Washington and Ottawa. ft.trib.al/zYlleOJ
January 29, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Intervention in domestic affairs. Potential action against the territorial integrity of another sovereign State.
What would the reaction be if others were involved?
In any case, international law would be as disrespected (again, by the same individuals)
What would the reaction be if others were involved?
In any case, international law would be as disrespected (again, by the same individuals)
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Minnesota judge orders acting director of ICE to appear in federal court and explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating court orders.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3ZFScHP
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3ZFScHP
January 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Minnesota judge orders acting director of ICE to appear in federal court and explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating court orders.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3ZFScHP
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3ZFScHP
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Here is the child’s drawing.
January 27, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Here is the child’s drawing.
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‘They murdered him, lied about it and called him a terrorist.’
James O’Brien remembers Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse fatally shot by ICE.
James O’Brien remembers Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse fatally shot by ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 10:56 AM
‘They murdered him, lied about it and called him a terrorist.’
James O’Brien remembers Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse fatally shot by ICE.
James O’Brien remembers Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse fatally shot by ICE.
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International Criminal Court judges find former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial.
ICC judges find former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial.
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 10:26 AM
International Criminal Court judges find former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial.
I remember a film analyst who contrasted Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchanined, saying the films show no society is the best. Some considered themselves the most cultivated, others those of freedom. But both had elements of oppression and dehumanization. Indeed
January 26, 2026 at 8:12 AM
I remember a film analyst who contrasted Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchanined, saying the films show no society is the best. Some considered themselves the most cultivated, others those of freedom. But both had elements of oppression and dehumanization. Indeed
En Actos humanos, la escritora usa un narrador que interpela al lector, llamándole de tu directamente como quien experimenta sucesos de abusos e injusticias de agentes estatales. Poniéndole como testigo, como quien debe considerar qué ha de hacer como agente moral responsable. Importante para hoy
January 26, 2026 at 8:10 AM
En Actos humanos, la escritora usa un narrador que interpela al lector, llamándole de tu directamente como quien experimenta sucesos de abusos e injusticias de agentes estatales. Poniéndole como testigo, como quien debe considerar qué ha de hacer como agente moral responsable. Importante para hoy
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
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The authorities in Minneapolis were responding Saturday morning to reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement, according to a social media post from the city’s official account. Follow live updates.
Live Updates: Minneapolis Authorities Respond to Shooting Involving ICE Agents
At least two people have been shot this month by ICE agents carrying out a crackdown on immigrants in Minneapolis, including Renee Good.
nyti.ms
January 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The authorities in Minneapolis were responding Saturday morning to reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement, according to a social media post from the city’s official account. Follow live updates.
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Pax Christi International expresses its deep concern about the new "Board of Peace," which risks masking power politics and geopolitical interests under the rhetoric of peace without addressing the structural causes of injustice and violence, among many other troubling aspects.
Pax Christi International declaration on the so-called “Board of Peace”
On Thursday, January 22, President Trump announced the start of the "Board of Peace," which requires a $1 billion membership fee. According to Reuters, "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the board's focus would be on making sure the plan for peace in Gaza was fulfilled but that it could also 'serve as an example of what's possible in other parts of the world.'"
paxchristiusa.org
January 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Pax Christi International expresses its deep concern about the new "Board of Peace," which risks masking power politics and geopolitical interests under the rhetoric of peace without addressing the structural causes of injustice and violence, among many other troubling aspects.
En esta escena de Actos humanos de Han Kang hay una pregunta implícita: ¿cómo somos capaces los seres humanos de tanta crueldad contra otros?
Que se invoque o no la ley no elimina en absoluto la injusticia. Un Estado o un grupo que así trata a otros no actúa con legitimidad
Que se invoque o no la ley no elimina en absoluto la injusticia. Un Estado o un grupo que así trata a otros no actúa con legitimidad
January 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
En esta escena de Actos humanos de Han Kang hay una pregunta implícita: ¿cómo somos capaces los seres humanos de tanta crueldad contra otros?
Que se invoque o no la ley no elimina en absoluto la injusticia. Un Estado o un grupo que así trata a otros no actúa con legitimidad
Que se invoque o no la ley no elimina en absoluto la injusticia. Un Estado o un grupo que así trata a otros no actúa con legitimidad
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The Council of Europe and the European Union have signed an agreement on the financing of an advance team to establish the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, within the framework of the Council of Europe.
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine: Council of Europe, European Union agree to set up advance team - Portal - www.coe.int
Council of Europe Strasbourg 24 January 2026
www.coe.int
January 24, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The Council of Europe and the European Union have signed an agreement on the financing of an advance team to establish the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, within the framework of the Council of Europe.
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
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Greenland's mining minister has rejected U.S. attempts to carve up her island's mineral resources, saying no external power should decide the fate of the Arctic territory's vast natural wealth.
Greenland to Trump: Hands off our minerals
A deal between the U.S. and NATO shouldn’t touch Greenland’s minerals, says minister.
www.politico.eu
January 24, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Greenland's mining minister has rejected U.S. attempts to carve up her island's mineral resources, saying no external power should decide the fate of the Arctic territory's vast natural wealth.
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Mining companies
Pastoral companies
Uranium companies
Collected companies
Got more right than people
Got more say than people
More say than the people
Pastoral companies
Uranium companies
Collected companies
Got more right than people
Got more say than people
More say than the people
January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Mining companies
Pastoral companies
Uranium companies
Collected companies
Got more right than people
Got more say than people
More say than the people
Pastoral companies
Uranium companies
Collected companies
Got more right than people
Got more say than people
More say than the people
@samantaschweblin.bsky.social Por cosas de la vida, siendo colombiano, leí uno de sus cuentos en versión inglesa (Welcome to the Club), y me carcome una pregunta: ¿es insostenible por el texto interpretar como lo hago que la escena final *puede* sugerir que los sucesos son divagaciones en la agonía?
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
@samantaschweblin.bsky.social Por cosas de la vida, siendo colombiano, leí uno de sus cuentos en versión inglesa (Welcome to the Club), y me carcome una pregunta: ¿es insostenible por el texto interpretar como lo hago que la escena final *puede* sugerir que los sucesos son divagaciones en la agonía?
Today I finished reading this novel by Juan Gabriel Vásquez. I do not overestimate it by calling it a masterpiece. A fascinating exploration of guilt, remorse, and the liberation that only forgiveness can bring for the offender and the offended. Or how its absence can hurt intergenerationally 1/
January 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Today I finished reading this novel by Juan Gabriel Vásquez. I do not overestimate it by calling it a masterpiece. A fascinating exploration of guilt, remorse, and the liberation that only forgiveness can bring for the offender and the offended. Or how its absence can hurt intergenerationally 1/
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La silueta de una mano pintada en negativo en la pared de una cueva en Indonesia tiene al menos 67.800 años de antigüedad, más que ninguna otra pintura rupestre hallada. Esto cuestiona la visión clásica de que el arte rupestre explota en Europa hace unos 40.000 años
Hallada en Indonesia la pintura rupestre más antigua de la humanidad
El nuevo descubrimiento, de 67.000 años de antigüedad, confirma que el arte no surgió de la nada en Europa y apunta a un origen previo en Asia y Oceanía
elpais.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:24 PM
La silueta de una mano pintada en negativo en la pared de una cueva en Indonesia tiene al menos 67.800 años de antigüedad, más que ninguna otra pintura rupestre hallada. Esto cuestiona la visión clásica de que el arte rupestre explota en Europa hace unos 40.000 años