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May 26, 2015

Latin Pulse: 5.26.2015

from Latin Pulse Hosted by Rick Rockwell

Originating in Puerto Rico this week, Latin Pulse takes a look at the status of the island and whether there is movement forward on a change to statehood or independence. The program also covers the issues of identity, culture and economics facing the island commonwealth. The program also delves into the special relationship the U.S. has developed with Mexico and how trade pacts and economic reforms have brought the countries closer. The news segment of the program deals with the latest charges and counter-charges related to allegations that powerful leaders in Venezuela are connected to the drug trade. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Maria Acosta Cruz of Clark University; and Shannon O'Neil of the Council on Foreign Relations. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; and Production Assistant: Sierra Hancock. (To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcast news Latin America Mexico trade politics PRI Venezuela media emigration immigration economics music culture terrorism Drug War Puerto Rico education Colombia United States protest movement drug cartels United States Diosdado Cabello Enrique Pena Nieto Nicolas Maduro debt crisis colonialism NAFTA Calle 13 democracy justice Canada oil energy disappearances corruption impunity violence police diplomacy crime human rights gun smuggling

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