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Afro-Latin American Topics

by LatinPulse

This compilation includes programs from "Latin Pulse" that cover topics related to the Afro-Latin American experience.The photo shows the Afro-Cuban rap duo Hermanos de Causa; the photo is from the duo's MySpace page and is used here following fair use guidelines related to promotional materials. (See: http://www.myspace.com/hermanosdecausa/ ) Hermanos de Causa often make music on themes related to the Afro-Latin American experience.

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Episodes

  1. LGBT Issues at the Rio Olympics & Economic Challenges in Cuba (Lp8192016)

    LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or trans-gender) issues at the Summer Olympics in Rio, along with economics and politics provide the varied themes on Latin Pulse this week. First, the program delves into homophobia in Brazil and how Brazilian crowds have reacted to LGBT athletes. The program also...

  2. Venezuela in Crisis & Indigenous and Afro-Colombian Views of Colombia's Peace Talks (LP7292016)

    Venezuela, Colombia, and their simmering problems provide the central themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes an in-depth analysis reviewing the state of democracy in Venezuela and how that affects the current crisis situation. The program also discusses how minority groups...

  3. Politics: Impeachment in Brazil & the Presidential Race in the Dominican Republic (Lp4222016)

    Politics in both Brazil and the Dominican Republic provides the discussion points this week on Latin Pulse. Several segments of the program deal with the fallout from the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff and what are the next steps for Brazil's Congress as it works to remove her. The…

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  4. Films: 'Embrace of the Serpent' from Colombia & Notable Releases from Brazil (Lp2262016)

    Latin American cinema provides the key discussion points this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes an in-depth discussion with the director of "Embrace of the Serpent," the first Colombian film nominated for an Academy Award. The program also includes a survey of some of the most…

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  5. Program No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)

    Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of...

  6. Films: 'Olvidados' from Bolivia & 'The Second Mother' from Brazil (Lp1082016)

    Latin American films provide the central focus for Latin Pulse this week. The program completes its two-part conversation on the film Olvidados, which recounts Operation Condor and its human rights abuses from a Bolivian perspective. The program also reviews the top Brazilian film of the past…

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  7. Cuba and Venezuela: Santeria, the Feast of San Lazaro & Election Results (Lp12112015)

    Religion and politics, the so-called taboo subjects provide the central themes for "Latin Pulse" this week. The program provides a preview of Cuba's favorite religious celebration, the feast day of San Lazaro. The program explores the mix of faiths that honor that day on Dec. 17, including the...

  8. Religion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)

    Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United...

  9. Colombia: Development Concerns & Honoring Emigrant Culture (Lp8072015)

    Colombia and its civil war provide some of the central themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program discusses land reform, rural development, and indigenous issues and how they are related to the civil war. Some of the program discusses the conflict between business development in Colombia and...

  10. Retrospective: 50 Years After the U.S. Invasion of the Dominican Republic (Lp7312015)

    Looking back at the violent history of repression in the Dominican Republic is the central theme this week on Latin Pulse, as this year marks the 50th anniversary of U.S. efforts to bolster a military dictatorship. The program discusses the U.S. invasion and occupation in some depth and discusses...

  11. Historic Diplomatic Change with Cuba & Immigration Tensions in the Dominican Republic (Lp7242015)

    Issues in the Caribbean provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program provides a deep analysis of the issues confronting the new relationship between Cuba and the United States. Major parts of the discussion reveal how these relations are linked to domestic presidential…

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  12. Violence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)

    Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings…

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  13. Cuba: The Arts & the Internet (Lp3272015)

    The arts and the internet in Cuba provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes an in-depth discussion with two of Cuba's leaders in the arts, discussing artistic freedom and freedom of expression, along with the cultural themes of their work in the theater. The program...

  14. Special: The Chinese Strategy in Latin America & The Cultural Influence of China in Peru (Lp2202015)

    China and its economic and geopolitical strategy and cultural influence provide the central themes for this week's edition of Latin Pulse. The first half of the program examines the trade and economic issues connected to China's strategies in Latin America. And the program debates the response of...

  15. The Mysterious Death of Alberto Nisman & Celebrating Carnival in Brazil (Lp2132015)

    Mystery and celebration are the twin themes of Latin Pulse this week. The mystery is provided through an analysis of the complex case regarding the death of Alberto Nisman, a special prosecutor in Argentina. The program sorts through the case linked to the bombing of a Jewish community center in...

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About this show

This compilation includes programs from "Latin Pulse" that cover topics related to the Afro-Latin American experience.The photo shows the Afro-Cuban rap duo Hermanos de Causa; the photo is from the duo's MySpace page and is used here following fair use guidelines related to promotional materials. (See: http://www.myspace.com/hermanosdecausa/ ) Hermanos de Causa often make music on themes related to the Afro-Latin American experience.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Afro-Latin American Topics have?

Afro-Latin American Topics has 27 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 19, 2016.

What is Afro-Latin American Topics about?

This compilation includes programs from "Latin Pulse" that cover topics related to the Afro-Latin American experience.The photo shows the Afro-Cuban rap duo Hermanos de Causa; the photo is from the duo's MySpace page and is used here following fair use guidelines related to promotional materials....

How often does Afro-Latin American Topics release new episodes?

Afro-Latin American Topics publishes about every 67 days, based on its 27 episodes since November 2011.

Who hosts Afro-Latin American Topics?

Afro-Latin American Topics is created and hosted by LatinPulse.
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