From the Archives: Politics in Nicaragua & Venezuela (Lp10272011)

(This is an episode of "Latin Pulse" from the program's archives that has not been previously available via SoundCloud and is available now during the program's summer hiatus. The historical and political insights included in this program prove to be useful, even after almost three years since they were broadcast online.) This week, "Latin Pulse" focuses on elections in Latin America: looking forward to presidential races next week in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Also, the program includes some perspective on the recent Argentine presidential race. This week's in-depth interviews feature an analysis of President Daniel Ortega's chances for re-election and the success of the Sandinistas in Nicaragua, along with a conversation with a leader from the Venezuelan youth movement, about the case of opposition candidate Leopoldo Lopez. In-Depth Interviews: Manuel Orozco of the Inter-American Dialogue; and David Smolansky of Venezuela's Voluntad Popular. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces-Gonzatti The photo of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is via Wikimedia Commons using a Creative Commons license: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Comandante_Daniel_Ortega_celebrando_su_triunfo_Presidencial.jpg