From the Archives: The U.S., Cuba Policy & Electoral Politics in Latin America (Lp9302011)

(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 electoral politics, both in Latin America and the United States. The program features a review of upcoming elections in Argentina, Nicaragua and Guatemala. One of the in-depth interviews this week also discusses the Obama administration's policies concerning Cuba and how those might be affected by the 2012 elections in the U.S. In-Depth Interviews: Bill LeoGrande, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University; and Eric Hershberg, Director of the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies at American University. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces-Gonzatti The photo of Presidents Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner of Argentina and Raul Castro of Cuba is from the Argentine government and is in the public domain.