2/24/12

Latin Pulse: 2.24.2012

This week, Latin Pulse returns to culture and music in Latin America and the connections to social movements. This is the third in a series of programs looking at these cultural connections. This program looks closely at the roots of protest music originating in Argentina, Panama, and Brazil. The hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast are back, sharing their expertise to discuss the music of Mercedes Sosa, Ruben Blades, and Chico Buarque. The news segment of the program includes a report on the Organization of American States' request for a hearing in the dispute between Ecuador's President Rafael Correa and his country's media.

In-Depth Interviews:
Felix Contreras of Alt.Latino and
Jasmine Garsd of Alt.Latino.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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(The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 28 MB.)


















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2/17/12

Latin Pulse: 2.17.2012

Latin Pulse goes to Central America this week, with a program recorded remotely in Guatemala. This week's program includes reaction to the tragedy at Honduras' Comayagua prison camp and reflects on criticism of Honduras' government. The program also discusses a surprising tax reform measure in Guatemala and why it passed. The news segment looks back at the primary victory of Henrique Capriles Radonski as the new leader of the Venezuelan opposition.

In-Depth Interviews:
Hugo Noe Pino of ICEFI and
Ricardo Barrientos of ICEFI.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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(The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 28 MB.)


















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2/10/12

Latin Pulse: 2.10.2012

With primary elections for the opposition in Venezuela this weekend, Latin Pulse focuses on the political situation in that South American country. This special program features a complete analysis of all of the opposition candidates and a review of their potential in this fall's election against President Hugo Chavez.

In-Depth Interviews:
Kevin Casas-Zamora of the Brookings Institution and
Alex Main of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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(The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 28 MB.)









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2/3/12

Latin Pulse: 2.03.2012

Indigenous issues across Latin America are the primary focus this week on Latin Pulse. The program features an in-depth interview about the proposed displacement of indigenous groups in the Amazon due to Brazil’s Belo Monte dam project. The program also discusses indigenous politics and indigenous rights with a focus on Bolivia. The news segment of the program reveals Iran’s plan for a new Spanish-language television network.

In-Depth Interviews:
Eve Bratman of American University; and
Rob Albro of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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(The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 28 MB.)
















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