Rodrigo has a BA in History (USA), a MA in International Relations (UK) and a PhD in International Studies with a specialization in International History and Politics from IHEID in Geneva. His thesis was on privatization of water rights and services by states (Chile as case study) and the impact of international organizations (e.g., World Bank, OECD, UN) on state decision-making. Rodrigo has experience in international trade, TV production and distribution and management. He was holder of the Pierre du Bois scholarship from 2008 to 2010.