Building a Women Led Freedom Movement Across Latin America and Beyond With Izabela Patriota

Michael Carnuccio interviews Izabela Patriota, Director of Development at Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA), about whether Latin America is truly shifting away from socialism and why deeper, bottom-up cultural change matters more than election cycles. Patriota describes LOLA’s growth to 50+ countries (about 15 in Latin America) and its focus on mobilizing women for liberty through chapters, a speakers bureau, and leadership trainings, emphasizing civil-society and private solutions over government action. She discusses on-the-ground impacts of government control, including public support for price controls in Argentina, and highlights threats to women’s personal freedoms globally. She recounts LOLA’s campaign for Venezuelan political prisoner María Oropeza, including rapid international legal advocacy and support enabled by Atlas Network grants and trainings, and previews LOLA’s expanding regional leadership retreats and ongoing Atlas Network partnership.Support freedom worldwide: https://www.AtlasNetwork.orgShow Notes / Timestamps00:00 Show Opening01:17 Political Shift in Latin America 03:25 Grassroots Freedom Movement04:52 Socialism On the Ground07:10 LOLA’s Vision10:08 Maria Oropeza’s Case14:50 How LOLA Began17:41 Making Liberty Accessible21:35 Izabela’s Journey in the Movement24:13 Part of a Global Network25:23 Atlas Network’s Training Culture28:00 Atlas Network Grants for Maria29:40 Growing LOLA Chapters31:44 Liberty Forum Plans33:35 First Timer Forum Tips36:15 Do Donations Matter37:50 Start a LOLA Chapter39:39 Roots of Optimism42:07 Local Food Favorites43:53 LOLA’s 2026 Vision45:23 Favorite Travel Surprise47:56 Final Thanks and Wrap