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Latin America Correspondent

Latin America Correspondent
Venezuela
Cuba
Donald Trump
United States
Mexico
Colombia
Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Honduras
Nicolas Maduro
Haiti
El Mencho
World Cup
Peru
Gustavo Petro
Maria Corina Machado
San Miguel De Allende
Cocaine
Latin America
China
Claudia Sheinbaum

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

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Speaking to Rosie Wright for Times Radio, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio reports from Mexico City ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup Match between Mexico and England. 

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Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio details the complexities between Ecuador and Mexico ahead of their teams' World Cup tie, as well as the Ecuadorean squad's difficulties navigating Mexico City. 

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Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with news of the fact that after weeks of reviewing ballots, Peru's electoral commission has declared Keiko Fujimori the next president of the country. 

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Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the current situation in Venezuela, 5 days after the earthquakes struck. 

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Recent Guests

Marie-Ève Nadeau
Head of International Affairs at the 5Rights Foundation
5Rights Foundation
Episode: Study Finds Digital Platforms in Latin America Pushing Kids to Harmful Content - with Marie-Eve Nadeau
Paul Schmidt-Troschke
Analyst/commentator joining from Mexico City
Episode: World Cup 2026: High Tension in Mexico City - with Paul Schmidt-Troschke
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
Marina Hernandez
Venezuelan journalist based in Argentina
Episode: Argentina: Javier Milei's Glacier Law & Fabricating Internal Enemies - with Marina Hernandez

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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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Presidential Run-Off in Colombia - What's At Stake
Q: Darryl asks Jon to set the scene and explain what is at stake in the runoff.
Jon describes a consequential election pitting a leftist successor to Petro's peace platform against a right-wing candidate who advocates militarization, with implications for Colombia's internal security policy and its geopolitical alignment, especially with the United States.
Right-Winger de la Aspriella Poised to Win Tightest Election in Colombian History
Q: Okay. And just tell us then, Jon, sort of remind us about how this fits into this wider trend that we've been following, haven't we? That is bringing some of these Latin American countries into Donald Trump's orbit.
Jon explains that there has been a discernible right‑ward shift across Latin America, with Trump's influence helping outsider candidates gain traction, but emphasizes that each country's context matters and that not all leaders are direct replicas of Trump. He points to economic strain, crime concerns, and regional polarization as driving forces, while noting that endorsements alone don't guarantee success and must be balanced against domestic political realities.
Venezuela Earthquake + 30hrs
Q: What is the latest on the ground? What can you tell us?
The situation is dire with a high casualty count, thousands injured, and many buildings damaged or collapsed; rescues continue through the night with international support and ongoing aftershocks complicating efforts.
Twin Earthquakes Strike Caracas
Q: What are the longer-term outlooks for Caracas and the surrounding regions after such a disaster?
Bonfiglio emphasizes that it will take days to accurately assess the damage, and draws a parallel to the 1967 quake to contextualize potential casualty figures and the strain on emergency services.
Twin Earthquakes Strike Caracas
Q: Is there any indication of how successful the initial rescue operations have been and how quickly people can be evacuated from danger areas?
The correspondent notes that while rescue efforts have started, information remains scarce and likely to improve by morning, with authorities urging the public to move away from damaged structures.

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The episodes showcase a sharply regional, geopolitics-forward take on Latin America, blending analysis of political leadership, governance, security, media freedoms, and diplomacy with astute commentary on how regional events intersect with U.S. policy and global markets. Across conversations and monologues, themes repeatedly circle back to power dynamics, corruption, elections, and the impact of international forces on domestic trajectories—often anchored by case studies from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, and beyond. A notable strength is the mix of long-form interviews, cross-Atlantic dialogue, and timely, issue-led discussions that connect historical context to present-day developments, making it a strong fit for listen... more

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2. Paul Schmidt-Troschke
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4. Abelardo de las Briella
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