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The Drug War
by LatinPulse
This collection organizes the various "Latin Pulse" episodes that cover issues related to the Drag War in Latin America.The photo is from the Mexican government and is in the public domain.
Episodes
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Mexico: The Drug War, Corruption & Politics (Lp9162016)
On Mexico's independence day Latin Pulse focuses this week on key themes for the country: the Drug War, national security, immigration, corruption, justice, and of course, politics. The program includes an in-depth interview tracking the effects of the visit of U.S. presidential candidate Donald...
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The FARC Peace Treaty in Colombia & Politics in Nicaragua (Lp9022016)
The proposed peace treaty dealing with the FARC in Colombia and the deterioration of democracy in Nicaragua are the twin themes on Latin Pulse this week. First, the program dissects the proposed peace pact between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC by its Spanish acronym) and the...
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Olympic Fútbol, Analyzing Soccer in Rio & Concerns About the Military in Honduras (Lp8052016)
Fútbol (or soccer) at the Olympics and concerns about the military and police in Honduras provide the varied themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program provides an in-depth analysis of both the women's and men's fútbol competitions at the Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The...
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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...
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Special: Crisis in Venezuela; the Peace Process in Colombia; and Brazillionaires (LP7152016)
An hour-long special covers various issues regarding human rights and democratization on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes a wide-ranging discussion of the various crises affecting Venezuela, including the political and economic situations. The analysis also includes discussions on the...
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Presidential Politics: Analyzing the Election in Peru & Policy Changes in Argentina (LP6172016)
Taking stock of the new leaders in Peru and Argentina is the where our weekly political analysis heads this week on Latin Pulse. The program delves into how Pedro Pablo Kuczynski managed to upset Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential race and what a Kuczynski administration will likely mean for...
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Human Rights: Seeking Justice in Mexico & Guatemala (Lp6102016)
Human rights violations in Mexico and Guatemala provide the themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program delves into a new report on atrocities in Mexico that have some calling for action by the International Criminal Court. Analysis includes discussion of some of the worst cases of abuses by...
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Peru: Presidential Election Preview (Lp6032016)
The controversial presidential election in Peru is the centerpiece of discussion this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes two interviews recorded at the recent Latin American Studies Association (LASA) meetings in New York City with two of the top experts on Peruvian politics. Besides...
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Corruption: Scandals in Argentina & Honduras (Lp5272016)
Corruption in Argentina and Honduras provides the central theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes a wide-ranging analysis of corruption in Argentina, along with key tangents on the Argentine economy and challenges for the new president, Mauricio Macri. The program details the...
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Mexico: Human Rights Cover-up & Remittances as Campaign Issue (Lp4292016)
Mexico with its problems with human rights, corruption, and migration provides the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes a wide-ranging segment discussing the findings by independent investigators for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that the Mexican…
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The Search for Peace in Colombia & Drug War Concerns in Mexico (Lp3042016)
War and peace in Colombia and Mexico provide the key themes on "Latin Pulse" this week. The program updates the status of the long-running peace talks in the 51-year-old civil war in Colombia. This discussion includes fears that different rebel groups will supplant the Revolutionary Armed Forces…
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Politics: Tensions in Venezuela & Constitutional Debate in Bolivia (Lp2192016)
Politics in Venezuela and Bolivia provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program analyzes the political fights between Venezuela's new National Assembly and President Nicolas Maduro, often with the Venezuelan Supreme Court reinforcing the president's positions. The program also...
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Mexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)
Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the…
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Peru: Assessing Presidential Politics (Lp2052016)
Peru and its presidential politics provide the primary themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program discusses the upcoming election in Peru that currently has a crowded field of 19 candidates, including two former presidents. The program discusses in depth the chances of front-runner Keiko...
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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...
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Peace Talks for the Civil War in Colombia & Tensions on the Borders of Venezuela (Lp10092015)
War and peace are the central themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes an in-depth discussion about breakthroughs in the peace process that could end 51 years of civil war in Colombia. The program also discusses tensions in the border regions between Venezuela and Colombia, and on...
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Anniversary IV: Outstanding Out-Takes & Memorable Excerpts (Lp9182015)
It's the fourth anniversary of "Latin Pulse," and the program celebrates in its own way: a medley of out-takes and pithy comments from the most popular programs of the past year. The topics on the program range from a review of the crisis of unaccompanied minors on the U.S.-Mexico border to...
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Crime & Violence in Mexico & El Salvador (Lp8282015)
Violence, crime and national security provide the themes this week on Latin Pulse. First, the program reviews security in Mexico, and discusses the rise of various cartels, especially the Sinaloa Cartel. Another in-depth part of the program deals with the crisis in El Salvador due to the...
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Politics in Guatemala & Assessing the Civil War in Colombia (Lp7172015)
War and politics provide the themes on Latin Pulse, this week, as the program tunes in to events in Guatemala and Colombia. The first segment of the program discusses the complex political matrix in Guatemala as the country heads toward presidential elections and what effects the anti-corruption...
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Preview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)
Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion…
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Puerto Rico & Mexico: Media, Identity and Politics (Lp5292015)
Originating in Puerto Rico again this week, Latin Pulse looks at issues of identity, the media and politics on both the island and in Mexico. The program discusses how U.S. and Latino media often homogenize programming and forget the Puerto Rican experience. The program also reveals how in…
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Exploring Puerto Rico & the Special Ties between Mexico and the U.S. (Lp5262015)
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…
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Mexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)
What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regarding the veneration of Catholic saints by violent criminals but also the rise of the devotion of folk saints such as...
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Venezuela: Politics, Plots and Propaganda (Lp5082015)
This week, Latin Pulse concludes its spring series of programs looking at the roiling political waters in Venezuela. Experts on the program look at the use of conspiracy theories and how they are used to make propaganda gains and control the political discourse. The program also discusses the...
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Special: Debating Venezuela and Authoritarianism (Lp5012015)
Debating conditions in Venezuela provides a special topic this week on "Latin Pulse," as the program provides an extended time for a diplomatic representative of the Bolivarian government to respond to questions. Beyond an official representative of the Venezuelan government a left-wing critic of...
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Analyzing the Summit of the Americas (Lp4102015)
The United States and its participation in the Summit of the Americas this weekend provides the central theme this week on Latin Pulse. Although the summit has a specific agenda to deal with economic inequality in Latin America, experts expect that diplomacy between the U.S. and Cuba, and U.S....
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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...
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Rejoining the Immigration Debate & Revisiting the Zapatistas (Lp2062015)
The debate over immigration in the U.S. took center stage in Washington, DC, and with the U.S. Congress this week, and that provides one of the main themes for this edition of Latin Pulse this week. The program looks at the historical context of the immigration debate and analyzes the potential…
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The Drug War: Analysis of the Front Lines in Mexico & Venezuela (Lp11142014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" dives into the Drug War. The program explores two of the most important fronts in that war: Mexico and Venezuela. The segment of the program on Mexico gives an overview of the condition of various cartels and why the strategy to focus on drug kingpins has mostly failed.…
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Rage Over Missing Students in Mexico & Rising Cuban Immigration (Lp11072014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" takes a deeper look at the disappearance of students from Ayotzinapa and Cuban migration to the United States. Global activists are protesting due to the disappearance of the 43 university students in Mexico. The situation is emblematic of decades of corruption and...
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Indigenous Issues: Elections in Bolivia & Politics in the Post-Colonial Era (Lp10102014)
This week, Latin Pulse focuses on the presidential elections and debate over indigenous rights in Bolivia. Evo Morales, Bolivia's popular president runs for a third term in office against Samuel Doria Medina. If Morales wins a third term, what will that mean for diplomacy with the United States?...
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Elections: Presidential Campaigns in Bolivia & Uruguay (Lp9122014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" focuses on elections in South America. With elections coming in Bolivia and Uruguay next month, the program looks at the leading candidates and key issues in the races. The segment on Bolivia also discusses the long-time popularity of President Evo Morales. The program…
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Brazil: Presidential Elections & Threats to Free Speech (Lp9052014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" returns in a new format after its summer hiatus. The program focuses on Brazil. One of the in-depth segments look at the presidential election race and how it has heated up with a change of candidates. The segment discusses the political issues involved and how the…
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From the Archives: Mexico's Violent Drug War & Cuban Economic Reforms (Lp9222011)
(This is the first episode of the "Latin Pulse" series in its revived form as an internet radio program. This program is from the program's archives and has not been previously available via SoundCloud. This program is being made available now during the program's summer hiatus. The historical…
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From the Archives: Honduras, Diplomacy and the Coup (LP10072011)
(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…
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From the Archives: Politics in El Salvador & Guatemala (Lp11042011)
(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…
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Special: Protesting in Venezuela; Celebrating in Brazil & the U.S. View from Tegucigalpa (Lp6272014)
This week before heading out on an extended summer break, Latin Pulse provides a 90-minute summer special filled with emotion and information. The in-depth segments include an update on the protest movement in Venezuela, an examination of Brazilian national identity and the World Cup, an update…
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Colombia: The Presidential Runoff & New Strategies in the Civil War (Lp6132014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" looks closely at Colombia: it's politics, elections, and the long civil war. The program gives a preview of this weekend's presidential runoff elections, discussing concerns that because there are several World Cup matches scheduled at the same time, voter turnout could…
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Indigenous Rights and Extractive Industries in Guatemala & Peru (Lp5302014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" looks at the conflict between indigenous rights and the work of extractive industries in Guatemala and Peru. The discussion goes in-depth on various projects in Guatemala, including the recent case of protestors in the La Puya region attempting to stop the development of…
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Presidential Elections in Colombia & Critiquing NAFTA (Lp5232014)
This week, Latin Pulse originates at the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Congress in Chicago, with a look at both elections and economics in the region. The program looks forward to the presidential elections in Colombia this weekend and provides a preview of the race. The program also...
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Cracking Down on Protests in Venezuela & Police Corruption in El Salvador (Lp5162014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" covers a variety of topics, including the crackdown on the protest movement in Venezuela and corruption tainting police in El Salvador. The segment on Venezuela reviews the opinions of one of the leaders of the opposition protest movement who has also been influential…
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Colombia: Violence in Buenaventura and the Origins of the FARC (Lp5082014)
The long history of violence in Colombia provides the central theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes an in-depth report on the violence that has gripped Buenaventura and how Colombia's government is struggling to regain control of the city from two rival gang, the Rastrojos and the...
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Mexico: The Knights Templar Cartel & the Zapatista Revolt 20 Years Later (Lp4252014)
Turmoil and violence in Mexico, both past and present provide the themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program discusses the impact of Mexico's drug cartels on the agricultural sector including the trade in limes and avocados. The program analyzes the impact of the Knights Templar cartel on the...
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Analyzing Corruption in Latin America & the Case of the Cuban Five (Lp2212014)
The problems corruption causes for politics, policy, and society is the central topic for this extended version of "Latin Pulse" this week. The program traces the effects of political scandals in Colombia, Brazil, Panama, and Costa Rica. The expert panel on this program also discusses some of the...
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Evaluating Mexico's President, NAFTA & U.S. Policies (Lp1162014)
Economic and political reforms in Mexico are the centerpieces of analysis on “Latin Pulse” this week. The program also covers new violence and concerns over the security situation in Mexico. The analysis spends considerable timing assessing the first year in office of President Enrique Pena…
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Analyzing New & Notable Telenovelas (Lp12192013)
The popularity of telenovelas throughout the hemisphere returns to the attention of “Latin Pulse” this week. This is the third in a series of special reports on telenovelas: going beneath the surface to analyze the gender identity issues and racism involved in the productions. The program also...
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Colombia's Peace Talks & the Powerful Women of Chile and Latin America (Lp12122013)
Peace and the growing power of women in Latin America provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The presidential elections in Chile which have two women vying for the presidency provide the backdrop for a discussion of how women have moved into the key positions of power in the region.…
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Death Culture in Mexico & Beyond (Lp10312013)
“Latin Pulse” goes online this week on Halloween, which provides a backdrop for the exploration of the culture of death in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The program discusses in-depth the Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. The program also discusses…
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El Salvador: In-Depth on Immigration, National Security & Corruption (Lp10242013)
El Salvador takes center stage this week on “Latin Pulse.” The program includes an interview with El Salvador's ambassador to the United States and ranges through a variety of topics: immigration, corruption, politics, the Drug War, street gangs, and human rights. The ambassador openly discusses...
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Drugs: Uruguay's Marijuana Bill & Cartel Violence in Mexico (Lp10172013)
Drugs and the Drug War are the central focus this week on "Latin Pulse." The program examines the proposed law in Uruguay that will legalize the use and sale of marijuana. The program also notes how Uruguay is using the experience of Colorado and Washington states in the U.S. as examples for how…
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