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China
United States
Climate Change
Claudia Sheinbaum
Latin American Music
Lula
Corruption
Donald Trump
Latino Vote
2026 Presidential Election
Argentina
Gustavo Petro
US Elections
Organized Crime
Trump Administration
Bolsonaro

Latin America in Focus is the leading English-language podcast on Latin American politics, economics, and policy. What does AI's tectonic change mean for Latin America? Are youth losing faith in democracy? Can the region power up its lithium and critical minerals prospects? Will security or foreign policy influence elections? Latin America in Focus (or LatAmFocus) takes on topics like these, givin... more

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A regional rightward tilt, tariff tensions, and a more muscular U.S. foreign policy: geopolitical dynamics in the Americas are witnessing tectonic shifts. As we kickstart a new season of Latin America in Focus, we’re delving deep into how these shift... more

This episode is a re-run of Ep.228, of January 29, 2026. Latin America in Focus is going on a Summer break and it will be back in September with more episodes. Stay tuned!

The Trump’s administration national security strategy was the talk of the fo... more

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The double earthquakes of June 24 accentuated a year of profound change in Venezuela. What was already a significant undertaking by the interim government in collaboration with the U.S. administration to address years of economic mismanagement and in... more

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On her fourth attempt, Keiko Fujimori is set to finally become Peru’s president. The right-wing former congresswoman will enter the presidential palace having bested her opponent, leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez, with just 50.1 percent of valid vote... more

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Recent Guests

Parsifal de Sola Alvarado
Executive director of the Andrés Bello Foundation's China and Latin America Research Center
Andrés Bello Foundation
Episode: Reissue: What's ahead for China's Latin America Ties in the Great Power Game?
Rafael Velasquez Garcia
Team Leader of the International Rescue Committee's Emergency Response in Venezuela
International Rescue Committee
Episode: Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster
Ángel Cárdenas Sosa
General Manager of Infrastructure for Development at CAF
CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
Episode: Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster
Alfredo Thorne
Former Peruvian finance minister and World Bank senior economist
Independent financial advisory firm
Episode: What Will Keiko Fujimori Face as President of Peru?
Sandra Borda
Professor at the Department of Global Studies and Political Science, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
Episode: Sandra Borda on the Figures and Forces behind Colombia’s Presidential Race
Jorge Castañeda
Former Foreign Minister of Mexico
Mexico
Episode: Jorge Castañeda on the Frictions Straining U.S.-Mexico Ties
Fernanda Magnotta
Senior fellow at the Brazilian Center for International Affairs (SEVERI) and professor at FAAP University
SEVERI, FAAP University
Episode: What Trump and Lula Want from U.S.-Brazil Ties
Rafael Prieto-Curiel
Professor of Complexity Science; mathematician focused on crime, former police officer
Complexity Science Hub
Episode: The Math Behind Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
Francisco Resnicoff
Senior fellow at Austro-University's School of Government, from Argentina, expert on trade
Austro-University's School of Government
Episode: What's on the Trade Menu? Beef

Hosts

Carin Zissis
Host with extensive involvement in Latin America in Focus and related programs; engages guests on policy, economics, and regional dynamics.
Luisa Leme
Co-host and executive producer, frequently guiding interviews and shaping show direction.
Chase Harrison
Colleague/interviewer on the show, contributes as a question-asker and facilitator in conversations.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Neoliberal, dishonest

    Great place for half-baked analyses.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chuy90023
    United States3 years ago
  • Neoliberal

    Great place for neoliberal views.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chuy90023
    United States3 years ago
  • Interest insights

    This podcast offers interesting insights into a particular agenda promoting North American interests in Latin America, and from a neoliberal economic perspective. It is important to understand this agenda as it exerts a lot of influence, however this is not balanced or objective commentary, is often very disingenuous in its comments on US foreign policy, and presents only a limited perspective from the region. For a fuller understanding of Latin America itself, it is better to look elsewhere.

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    noscitur
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome Latin American pod!

    So informative and well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mxsandy12
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent topics and guests !

    This podcast consistently has excellent guests on a wide variety of Latin American issues. Definitely a go-to for anyone looking to understand the region better. Plus the music is great !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYCer88
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great resource for understanding regional politics and economics.
Well-produced with smart, diverse perspectives.
Insightful, high-quality expert insights on Latin America.
Consistently strong guests and deep-dive discussions.
Some criticisms about balance and interviewer pace in certain episodes.

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#229
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#147
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#196
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#228
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Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster
Q: Can you explain the Fund for the Recovery and Reconstruction of Venezuela and how it differs from giving directly to the UN or other organizations?
CAF emphasizes infrastructure financing with deep in-country presence, proven execution capabilities, and no admin or operation fees for the fund, aiming to maximize impact and ensure transparency and trust in resource use.
Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster
Q: What are the big priorities right now for outside supporters beyond search and rescue?
Priorities include health system stabilization with mobile health units, improved water and sanitation, vector control, protection services for vulnerable groups, psychosocial support, and supporting ongoing early recovery efforts to rebuild livelihoods and schools.
Financing Venezuela’s Future in the Aftermath of Disaster
Q: Can you tell us about how you evaluate the situation in Venezuela now and the work that is happening there?
The IRC had started operations in 2018 and has been responding to mass displacement, while detailed assessments show the crisis was already large before the earthquakes; the focus is on shelter, health, WASH, protection, and the need to sustain attention and funding for long-term recovery.
After IEEPA, What Tariff Tools Will Trump Turn to Next?
Q: Diego, what does this Supreme Court decision mean for the Trump administration's tariff policy?
In the short term, it limits the use of Ieepa and shifts the bargaining leverage toward other tools, but in the medium term it pushes the administration to explore slower, more procedural measures that are less legally exposed and subject to congressional oversight.
Sandra Borda on the Figures and Forces behind Colombia’s Presidential Race
Q: What role do international relations and foreign policy strategies play in shaping voters' choices in this race?
Foreign policy preferences could help voters assess 각 candidate's alignment with the United States or China, with de la Espriella signaling closeness to the US and Cepeda pursuing a more balanced approach, potentially engaging in democratic governance toward Venezuela and maintaining regional stability; however, foreign policy is not the sole determinant, as domestic issues like security and economics loom large in voters' minds.

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LatAm in Focus centers on Latin American politics, economics, and policy through deep-dive interviews with top regional and international experts. Episodes frequently cover US–Latin America relations, trade dynamics, security and governance, and how global power shifts affect Latin America. Notable are long-form conversations with policymakers, researchers, and leaders from think tanks and international organizations, offering nuanced takes on regional strategy, macroeconomics, and crisis response. The show tends to emphasize concrete policy implications, regional resilience, and sovereignty in an era of great-power competition, while highlighting diverse country perspectives and real-world impact beyond headlines.

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1. Parsifal de Sola Alvarado
2. Rafael Velasquez Garcia
3. Ángel Cárdenas Sosa
4. Alfredo Thorne
5. Sandra Borda
6. Jorge Castañeda
7. Fernanda Magnotta
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