asambleas

An asamblea is a gathering of people convened to discuss and decide on matters of common interest. The term is used in Spanish to describe both informal meetings and formal decision-making bodies. In organizations, an asamblea may refer to a periodic meeting of members, such as the asamblea de accionistas (shareholders' meeting) or la asamblea de trabajadores (workers' assembly). In political and governmental contexts, asamblea denotes a legislative or deliberative body or a public forum, for example asamblea nacional or asamblea constituyente. The precise powers, structure, and procedures vary by country and by the statutes that govern the assembly.

Common features include an agenda, the presentation of information or reports, discussion or debate, and a vote to decide on proposed measures. Quorum rules determine whether a meeting can legally proceed, and decisions are typically adopted by majority vote, though some decisions may require supermajority or consensus rules. The proceedings are usually recorded in minutes and may be chaired by an elected president or moderator.

Asambleas can be formal institutions with constitutional or legal authority, or flexible forums for participation and community deliberation at the local level. They have been used historically to organize political movements, labor campaigns, and community governance, as well as to coordinate organizational governance and fiduciary matters.

See also: assembly, legislative assembly, shareholders' meeting, neighborhood assembly.