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News and analysis of politics, security, development and U.S. policy in Latin America and the Caribbean, from the Washington Office on Latin America.

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This episode is a conversation with John Walsh, WOLA's director for Drug Policy and the Andes, about the ongoing U.S. military attacks on civilian boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans. When Walsh and host Adam Isacson recorded this episode, on F... more

Following the Trump administration's January 3, 2026 military operation in Venezuela and its lethal strikes on boats suspected of carrying drugs, its threats of unilateral U.S. military action inside Mexico and Colombia have taken on new urgency.

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January 20, 2026 is the first anniversary of Donald Trump's second inauguration. As we pass this milestone, WOLA President Carolina Jiménez Sandoval and Vice President for Programs Maureen Meyer join Adam Isacson to take stock of a year that has fund... more

After midnight on January 3, 2026, the Trump administration bombed Venezuelan military sites and extracted the country's authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro. President Trump declared that the United States is now "running" Venezuela and emphasized a... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ricardo Valencia
Assistant Professor of Public Relations at California State University, Fullerton, and former journalist in El Salvador.
California State University, Fullerton
Episode: Piercing the Propaganda Bubble in El Salvador
Dr. Beatriz Magaloni
Political scientist at Stanford University, author of an article on President Bukele's security model in Foreign Affairs
Stanford University
Episode: The Grim Side of El Salvador's "Security Model"
Diana Flórez
Consultant to the Women's Refugee Commission, attorney and expert on gender and transitional justice.
Women's Refugee Commission
Episode: "We Are in the Middle of a New Family Separation Crisis"
Zain Lakhani
Director of Migrant Rights and Justice at the Women's Refugee Commission, has extensive experience in dealing with migration policies.
Women's Refugee Commission
Episode: "We Are in the Middle of a New Family Separation Crisis"
Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli
WOLA's director for Colombia and the Andes
Washington Office on Latin America
Episode: "Simultaneously juggling nine processes at once": Colombia's "Total Peace" plan and mounting security challenges
Brigitte Baltazar Lujano
Coordinator of LGBTQI Plus programs at Al Otro Lado
Al Otro Lado
Episode: LGBTQ+ Migrants in the Crosshairs: A Critical Conversation with Brigitte Baltazar Lujano
Isabel Pereira
Senior Coordinator for the Drug Policy Program at DeJusticia
DeJusticia
Episode: Global Drug Policy: "Countries are being freed up to actually speak their minds"
Ruth López
Director of the anti-corruption program at Cristosal in El Salvador, lawyer, and human rights advocate
Cristosal
Episode: Mujeres contra la corrupción y el autoritarismo: aprendiendo de El Salvador
Quimy de León
Guatemalan journalist, founder and director of Prensa Comunitaria, and founder of La Ruda.
Prensa Comunitaria
Episode: "Feminist Community Journalism Builds Hope": How Women Communicators in Guatemala and Colombia Are Defending Human Rights**

Hosts

Adam Isacson
Host of discussions on Latin American politics, security, and human rights, offering critical perspectives on U.S. policy in the region.
Corey Welch
Director of Communications at WOLA, facilitates discussions that enhance understanding of Latin American affairs and their implications.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • partisan, alas

    Used to be a fount of reliable excellence on the region and its challenges with timely, nuanced, deep analysis, but political opinion and personal agendas have lately clouded and colored the reporting and made this more a partisan rant-along than a clear-eyed assessment of reality. To deny that the region and the Venezuelan people aren’t a whole lot better off without Maduro or to downplay that he was an illegitimate strongman and an indicted narco who traded with the worst global regimes while ... more

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    Heartandbile
    United States2 months ago
  • Tremendously biased

    This guy Is a flat out liar! Look up and investigate before sounding so ridiculously naive! Shame on you for promoting such a biased point of view!

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    CJI tech
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent

    This is the single best podcast being produced on immigration, drugs, and security policy in the Americas. It’s scrupulously researched and conveys a deep commitment to social justice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listening in Philly
    United States12 years ago
  • Michael Collins

    Essential listening for anyone who wants to keep on top of regional developments and know more about US policy towards the region too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boabyhitthedeck
    United States12 years ago
  • Excellent; To the point and informative

    No sensationalism, entertainment news or meandering interviews; Just straight to the point high density news usually read into the microphone in a hotel room somewhere. The best South America news I've found yet.

    Apple Podcasts
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    kbaichtal
    United States13 years ago

Listeners Say

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Intelligent guests share their opinions on regional developments and challenges.
Some listeners appreciate the depth of coverage while others may find the bias as a drawback.
Highly regarded for its informative and well-researched content on Latin America.
The podcast often provides succinct analysis without sensationalism, adding value for those looking to stay informed.

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Don't Let Boat Strikes Fade Into the Background
Q: How can awareness of these strikes be maintained to avoid normalization?
By promoting litigation for victims and increasing media coverage to highlight the human stories behind the strikes.
Don't Let Boat Strikes Fade Into the Background
Q: Is there any evidence that these boat strikes are impacting drug supplies?
No, early indicators show that cocaine seizures remain stable, suggesting no significant disruption in drug trafficking operations.
Don't Let Boat Strikes Fade Into the Background
Q: What is the danger of these attacks being normalized?
The danger lies in justifying unlawful use of force, leading to broader implications for military actions and accountability.
A Shocking U.S. Attack and "a Transition Without a Transition" in Venezuela
Q: What do you think is the next step for the opposition?
There needs to be a transition that includes democratic voices, and we hope the administration in Washington can use its leverage to shape that movement forward.
A Shocking U.S. Attack and "a Transition Without a Transition" in Venezuela
Q: But let's leave that for now because I would like to talk more about the human rights situation right now. What's the situation now?
The repression in Venezuela has been sustained since the post-electoral context in 2024, with nearly 1,000 people remaining detained and claims of over 200 individuals being forcibly disappeared though the government denies their whereabouts.

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2. Dr. Beatriz Magaloni
3. Diana Flórez
4. Zain Lakhani
5. Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli
6. Brigitte Baltazar Lujano
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