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Ciclovía
Bogotá
Contraband Economy
São Paulo
Political Economy
Urban Development
Ciudad Del Este
Paraguay
Outlaw Capital
Urban Informality
Urban Mobility
Abandoned State Projects
Global Capitalism
Brazil
Contract-Based Planning
Gentrification
Latin America
Urban Inequality
Right To the City
Real Estate

“Sur-urbano” is a podcast where we talk to leading scholars, planners and activists on Latin American cities about their work, the cities they love and how to make them better. Produced by the Latin American Cities Working Group, based at UC - Berkeley, and hosted by Isabel Peñaranda Currie. To find out more, or to cohost, reach us at @latam_cities. Made possible thanks to UC Berkeley’s Global Met... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Herrera
Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Political Science at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Pollution, Slow Harms and Citizen Action with Veronica Herrera
Liz Zhingri
Activist and feminist communicator from Cuenca
Episode: Vivas nos Queremos: La Lucha por la Ciudad Feminista en Ecuador con Liz Zhingri
Domenica Valverde
Master's student in innovation, human development, and sustainability at the University of Geneva
University of Geneva
Episode: Vivas nos Queremos: La Lucha por la Ciudad Feminista en Ecuador con Liz Zhingri
Ben Bradlow
Associate research scholar and lecturer at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: RERUN: What makes cities more or less unequal? With Ben Bradlow
Juan Arroyo
Music journalist who has written for Rolling Stone and Pitchfork
Episode: Sur-Urbano on DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS de Bad Bunny
Coral Murphy
Journalist for The Guardian and The New York Times
Episode: Sur-Urbano on DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS de Bad Bunny
Ashley Ortiz
Doctoral student in Latin American Studies, specializing in environmental justice
University of Chile
Episode: Sur-Urbano on DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS de Bad Bunny
Daniel Martinez HoSang
Professor of American Studies at Yale University, interdisciplinary scholar of racial formation and politics.
Yale University
Episode: Latinos for Trump and the Multi-Racial Right with Daniel Martinez HoSang
Paola Castañeda
Cycling activist and assistant professor in History and Geography
Universidad de Los Andes
Episode: Ciclovía y el Derecho a la Ciudad Móvil con Paola Castañeda

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Isabel Peñaranda Currie
Host of discussions focusing on urban issues relating to Latin American cities, emphasizing insights from experts in urban planning, social activism, and community development.

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Pollution, Slow Harms and Citizen Action with Veronica Herrera
Q: What key takeaways would you highlight for someone interested in activism and environmental policy shifts?
Citizen-led environmental governance is crucial; activism should blend adversarial strategies with collaborative approaches to influence change.
Pollution, Slow Harms and Citizen Action with Veronica Herrera
Q: As a political scientist, why did you become interested in Latin American environmental issues?
I believe environmentalism in Latin America is part of the democracy building project, reflecting success or failures of democratization efforts.
Outlaw Capital and Contraband Urbanism with Jennifer Tucker
Q: How did Ciudad El Este come to be what it is?
Jennifer discusses how Ciudad El Este was built as a global trading hub through direct state support for both legal re-exportation and contraband as a development strategy.
Outlaw Capital and Contraband Urbanism with Jennifer Tucker
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your own relationship to this place and how this project came about?
Jennifer shares her connection to Paraguay from serving as a Peace Corps volunteer and how that experience led to her interest in the city of Ciudad del Este.
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Q: ¿Cómo ves la resistencia ante el panorama actual en Puerto Rico?
Los esfuerzos comunitarios y la lucha por la preservación cultural están despertando esperanza en los puertorriqueños.

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A rich exploration of urban issues in Latin America, featuring discussions with scholars, planners, and activists who share valuable insights into the complexities of city life. The content shines a light on diverse topics such as urban inequality, environmental justice, gender-based violence, and the role of community activism in shaping urban landscapes. With a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced within Latin American cities, the dialogues produced are not only informative but also inspire listeners to reflect on the potential for positive change in their own urban environments. The podcast stands out for its commitment to connecting theory and practice, emphasizing local voices and experiences amid broader socio-politi... more

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2. Liz Zhingri
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