Brazil Prepares for the World Cup & Following Religion in Cuba (Lp3212014)

Latin Pulse returns to its regular schedule this with a variety of items, including discussions of religion and sports. One key interview in the program covers how Brazil is preparing for FIFA's World Cup and how preparation for that sports competition has diverted funds for transportation, healthcare, and education. The program also includes a discussion about the growth of religious freedom in Cuba with a Cuban cleric. And the program also includes a commentary about the ongoing violent protests in Venezuela. The news segment of the program covers protests against violence in Mexico. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Paulo Sotero, Director of the Brazil Institute of the Woodrow Wilson Center; and Dr. Reinerio Arce, Rector and President of the Protestant Ecumenical Seminary in Matanzas, Cuba. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; and Associate Producer: Megan Ekhaml. The graphic is of commemorative coins for the World Cup issued by the Banco Central do Brasil and is in the public domain. “Latin Pulse” is produced at American University’s School of Communication. This program is sponsored by the university’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS), in association with Link TV. www.american.edu/soc/ www.american.edu/clals/latin-pulse.cfm