About

Over 15 years of professional experience, leading consumer products divisions in Latin America, China, US and Canada; enterprise and manufacturing systems for discrete and continuous processes; Sales and Marketing and all the interactive activities of several large Media Corporations with Newspapers, Broadcast, Radio and Digital operations. Among them Unisys, Timon, Polaroid, CanWest in Canada, Impremedia, the largest Hispanic News and Information Media company in the US and lately at The Journal Register Co, considered the most advanced Newspaper company in the Digital Conversion process. Recently named Chief Digital Officer at DigitalFirstMedia Co. that oversees now MEdia News Group and JRC.
With a reputation as a top digital/media leader in several countries, creating disruptive, high growth businesses, with particular emphasis on the converging sectors of media, internet, mobile/tech, imaging, computing, printing, and textile industries; extending into consumer products.
Created and launched new products, new sites, full networks, head efforts to enter new markets and “fix” Divisions, Subsidiaries, etc. turning them around in record time.
A digital marketing pioneer, Arturo has over 15 years of digital marketing experience, helping
leading brands engage customers and build successful businesses online.

– Member of the Board of the Yahoo! – Newspaper Consortium. 2012
– Member of the Board of MNet (Ottawa) and of Platial.com (Portland, Oregon).
– Fellowship at the Media Center, Annenberg School of Journalism, Knight Foundation.
– Several Advisory Board roles, among them SXSW Accelerator Program 2011.
– Awarded the TOP Hispanic IT executives in the US by HITECH in 2009.
– US Citizen, allowed to live and work in Europe (EEC) and Mexico.

Recent Posts

Grandparents’ Rights and the Millennial Family Divide

In the 21st century, a generational shift in values, lifestyle, and emotional expectations has redefined the role of extended family, especially grandparents. Millennial parents often navigate parenthood with a strong sense of autonomy and psychological awareness, leading to both legal and emotional barriers that can separate children from their grandparents. This white paper examines how different legal systems treat grandparents’ rights, contrasts international perspectives, and analyzes the broader societal and intergenerational implications.

Comparative Legal Frameworks

A comparative analysis of grandparents’ rights in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Chile, and Japan reveals a spectrum of legal support. Countries like Spain and Chile enshrine contact rights in their civil codes, while U.S. states vary widely, and Japan offers almost no recourse.

Examples:
– USA: Troxel v. Granville (2000) limits grandparent access in favor of parental rights.
– Canada: Ontario’s Bill 34 amended laws to explicitly consider grandparent access.
– Spain: Civil Code Article 160 ensures contact unless proven harmful.
– Chile: Civil Code Article 229 supports regular contact.
– Japan: Custody laws omit extended family rights.

Societal Shifts and Cultural Dynamics

Millennials are redefining family structure. The rise of therapeutic language and boundary-focused parenting has recast grandparenting from a cultural constant to an emotional variable. This shift is more pronounced in individualistic societies, where legal frameworks often reinforce the nuclear model.

Consequences include emotional loss for grandparents, developmental gaps for grandchildren, and fragmentation of cultural transmission.

Emotional and Legal Case Studies

Real-life examples show the clash between tradition and autonomy. In New York, a grandmother sued for visitation after her daughter’s death, but was denied due to lack of ‘extraordinary circumstances’. In Japan, grandparents are often entirely cut off post-divorce with no legal remedy.

These cases highlight how the erosion of traditional family roles intersects with modern legal priorities.

Conclusion and Recommendations

As the millennial generation continues to shape parenting norms, societies must find balanced ways to preserve intergenerational bonds. Legal systems should evolve to reflect the child’s right to family connection—not just the parent’s right to exclusivity. Community awareness, cultural storytelling, and respectful boundaries can together foster a more inclusive family narrative.

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