The Martyr: Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero (Lp3202015)

The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the stalled progress of Romero's status as an official Catholic martyr. The program also includes a discussion of Vatican politics that stretches over the past 30 years. The program also includes reflections on U.S. policy and how it sparked a climate of violence in Central America. The news segment of the program covers the controversial economic sanctions from the United States aimed at Venezuela and how that move was condemned by UNASUR. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Jeanette Rodriguez of Seattle University; and Andrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; and Production Assistant: Gabriela Canchola. The photo of Archbishop Oscar Romero is from the Archdiocese of San Salvador and is in the public domain. Produced for release on March 20, 2015. The program is produced at Webster University: www.webster.edu/