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Latin America Correspondent

Latin America Correspondent
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Cuba
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Independent commentary & analysis from Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio, featured on The Times, talkRADIO, LBC, ABC, & more.

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Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with a round-up and analysis of news from across the region. 

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Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the media coverage declaring Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum to be the world's most popular left-wing leader. 

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Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio on the unique battle between clothing company Patagonia, and drag artist Pattie Gonia. 

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Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke talk on Mexico City's difficulties on the eve of the World Cup. 

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Luisa Isabel Villamirino
Political observer and poet providing context on the peace process and polling
Independent political observer
Episode: Election Day in Colombia
Abelardo de las Briella
Self-declared candidate, outsider figure advocating hard-line reforms
Candidate for president (outsider, pro-mega prisons policy)
Episode: Election Day in Colombia
Hannah Matthews
Co-author of the report; leads Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders team
Business and Human Rights Center
Episode: Navigating a Global Crossroads: Human Rights Defenders & Business - with Hannah Matthews
Jean-Ricardo Compere
Entrepreneur and socio-environmental activist; founder of Hidden Sides of Haiti
Hidden Sides of Haiti
Episode: Haiti: Upcoming Elections; Tragedy at the Citadelle; World Cup Expectation - with Jean-Ricardo Compere
Abla Kandalaft
Film programmer and curator at The Garden Cinema, London
The Garden Cinema
Episode: 50 Years of Argentina on Film - with Abla Kandalaft
Ilana Newman
Special guest on the show
Episode: Dancing the Revolution - with Julia Tilton & Ilana Newman
Julia Tilton
Correspondent from The Daily Yonder
The Daily Yonder
Episode: Latin America & the US: Peru Election & Pro-Trump Candidates; Mining Bill Passed in Venezuela; Tensions at CARICOM; Bukele & Trump’s “Deal Within A Deal”
Brenda Elsey
Professor of history; studies the history of gender, popular culture and politics in 20th century Latin America
Hofstra University
Episode: Erased and Invisibilized: The History of Women's Football in Latin America - with Dr. Brenda Elsey
Martin Kelner
British broadcaster who co-hosts the sessions
Episode: The Kelner Sessions: Cuba; World Cup; UFOs in Brazil; Niche Tourism

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Jon Bonfiglio
Latin America Correspondent; multiple episodes feature his on-the-ground reporting and commentary.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • One of the few English news broadcasts for latin america. Lots of fun as well!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    akaio
    a year ago

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Election Day in Colombia
Q: What does the U.S. involvement look like in this race and more broadly in Latin America?
Trump's position has been notably quiet ahead of the second round, but the broader dynamic remains that Latin American countries are increasingly wary of external intervention, preferring engagement as equals rather than control from the global north.
Election Day in Colombia
Q: How do we understand Petro's legacy in this election?
The central issue is Petro's peace process: whether his approach to engaging multiple stakeholders, including former antagonists, can deliver lasting peace and justice, shaping voters' evaluation beyond mere governance.
High Stakes for Colombia
Q: Tell us about the significance of this presidential battle.
The significance lies in how it tests a decade of peace negotiations with armed groups, with voters weighing the stability and outcomes of the peace process against a return to a more militarized approach, as two starkly different visions compete for the presidency.
Colombia Election Preview & Mexico's Law to Reject Election Interference
Q: What have Petro's historic pact policies actually done to Colombia during his tenure?
Bonfiglio explains that Petro's peace-centered approach pivoted Colombia away from perpetual armed conflict, bringing diverse actors into a 'total peace' framework while acknowledging both its successes and the on-the-ground debate about impunity and the pace of reform.
China & Russia Condemn US Indictment of Raul Castro
Q: How seriously will the White House take warnings from the Russians and the Chinese?
The expectation among speakers is that the warnings are more political posturing than immediate, tangible actions, reflecting the broader alliance dynamics and diplomatic signaling rather than an imminent military shift, though analysts acknowledge the risk of escalation in a charged regional environment.

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