He also works as a translator of political affairs at the Colombian embassy in Moscow.
He holds a master's degree in politics, economics, and philosophy from the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia. He is also a master's graduate student in Historical Analysis of the Current World at the University of Huelva,Spain. Mateo's research interests lie in the intersection of political thought, cultural theory, and the analysis of social movements. He is particularly interested in international relations and international affairs, with a focus on postcolonialism and the cultural sovereignty of Latin America. He also explores the potential of transformative practices, including artistic interventions, as tools for social change.