Latin America Today

Washington Office on Latin America

Migration

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Human Rights

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Latin America

Venezuela

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U.s.-Mexico Border

Guatemala

Colombia

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Mexico

WOLA

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Bernardo Arévalo

Donald Trump

Ecuador

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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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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	100	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsNews CommentaryNews

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Latest Episodes

Oil and the Rule of Law in Venezuela

This episode assesses the "transition"—if that is the correct word—in Venezuela nine weeks after the January 3 U.S. military operation that extracted Nicolás Maduro. This conversation with Laura Dib, director of WOLA's Venezuela program, and Francisc... more

11 Mar 2026 • 41 min

"It's So Seamlessly Blended into the Regular Economy That It's Hard to Pull Out": Environmental Organized Crime, in Venezuela and Throughout the Americas

This episode features Mark Ungar, a professor of criminal justice and political science at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York. Ungar has written extensively on the rule of law, policing, and human rights in Latin America, and more r... more

5 Mar 2026 • 53 min

Don't Let Boat Strikes Fade Into the Background

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

17 Feb 2026 • 52 min

U.S. Military Attacks Inside Colombia and Mexico: a Conversation We're Actually Having

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.

W... more

28 Jan 2026 • 57 min

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Recent Guests

Laura Dib

Director of WOLA's Venezuela program

Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

Episode: Oil and the Rule of Law in Venezuela

Francisco Monaldi

Director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University's Baker Institute

Rice University, Baker Institute for Public Policy

Episode: Oil and the Rule of Law in Venezuela

Mark Ungar

Professor of Criminal Justice and Political Science at Brooklyn College and CUNY; author on rule of law and environmental crime

Brooklyn College, City University of New York

Episode: "It's So Seamlessly Blended into the Regular Economy That It's Hard to Pull Out": Environmental Organized Crime, in Venezuela and Throughout the Americas

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"

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

Ann Fordham

Executive Director of the International Drug Policy Consortium

International Drug Policy Consortium

Episode: Global Drug Policy: "Countries are being freed up to actually speak their minds"

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Adam Isacson

Host and a leading expert on U.S. policy toward Latin America, focusing on issues such as human rights and security.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 64 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 States3 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.
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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.
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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

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Some audience members express frustration over perceived biases in recent discussions, indicating a desire for balanced reporting.

Listeners appreciate the rigorous and in-depth analysis offered on current events in Latin America, often highlighting its social justice focus.

Many find the insightful guest contributions valuable and commend the clarity of the discussions for making complex political issues understandable.

The podcast is noted for covering underreported topics, contributing to a fuller understanding of regional issues.

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Apple Podcasts	#81	Belgium/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#216	Mexico/News/Politics

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Oil and the Rule of Law in Venezuela

Q: Can I just get some clarification, because I'm not sure all listeners know, about this idea of the United States controlling or having their hand on the spigot of all Venezuelan oil revenues?

The discussion clarifies that money flow is conditional on an OFAC license and that transparency, proper disbursement mechanisms, and governance rules are essential to ensure funds serve the public and not opaque interests; it is not simply a caricature of external control but a complex, regulated process.

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.

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Recent guests on Latin America Today include:

1. Laura Dib
2. Francisco Monaldi
3. Mark Ungar
4. Dr. Ricardo Valencia
5. Dr. Beatriz Magaloni
6. Diana Flórez
7. Zain Lakhani
8. Brigitte Baltazar Lujano

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