https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report en In South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean are a local story - and the Latin America Report, which was a weekly WLRN feature from 2013 to 2023, looked at how the two often intersected and affected each other politically, economically and culturally. Its award-winning reports included the six-part Migration Maze series, which examined new U.S. policies to address illegal immigration at its source in Central America instead of at the border; the three-part series Escape From Venezuela, examining the Venezuelan refugee crisis in South America and Venezuelan exile efforts to alleviate it; and reporting from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria 2017, which revealed how Florida Puerto Ricans essentially filled the aid needs that U.S. relief efforts couldn’t. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a40d0d98-9d5f-11eb-8d33-835eed05e7b6/image/e1c5ed9384055473d49c1bd7404c16f0.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report no episodic WLRN News In South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean are a local story - and the Latin America Report, which was a weekly WLRN feature from 2013 to 2023, looked at how the two often intersected and affected each other politically, economically and culturally. Its award-winning reports included the six-part Migration Maze series, which examined new U.S. policies to address illegal immigration at its source in Central America instead of at the border; the three-part series Escape From Venezuela, examining the Venezuelan refugee crisis in South America and Venezuelan exile efforts to alleviate it; and reporting from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria 2017, which revealed how Florida Puerto Ricans essentially filled the aid needs that U.S. relief efforts couldn’t. WLRN podcasts@wlrnnews.org https://www.wlrn.org/news/2022-05-24/miamis-fixated-on-bidens-cuba-moves-but-his-venezuela-move-matters-too President Biden's Cuba policy changes got wall-to-wall South Florida coverage last week. His Venezuela move, not so much — but it could be just as consequential. Tue, 24 May 2022 09:57:00 -0000 Miami's fixated on Biden's Cuba moves — but his Venezuela move matters, too. full WLRN News President Biden's Cuba policy changes got wall-to-wall South Florida coverage… President Biden's Cuba policy changes got wall-to-wall South Florida coverage last week. His Venezuela move, not so much — but it could be just as consequential. 496 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2022-05-24/bitcoin-boosters-see-latin-america-as-cryptopia-does-the-idea-have-any-currency El Salvador wants to build Bitcoin City; Cuba hopes to skirt the U.S. trade embargo. But so far Latin America looks like anything but a cryptocurrency utopia. Tue, 03 May 2022 13:59:02 -0000 Bitcoin boosters see Latin America as 'cryptopia.' Does the idea have any currency? full WLRN News El Salvador wants to build Bitcoin City; Cuba hopes to skirt the U.S. trade… El Salvador wants to build Bitcoin City; Cuba hopes to skirt the U.S. trade embargo. But so far Latin America looks like anything but a cryptocurrency utopia. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2022-05-23/the-controversial-sale-of-radio-caracol-halts-but-the-controversy-doesnt Cuban and Latino Democrats scored a rare victory in their effort to counter right-wing Spanish-language radio in Miami. But is it really the win they hope for? Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:45:47 -0000 The controversial sale of Miami's Radio Caracol halts — but the controversy doesn't full WLRN News Cuban and Latino Democrats scored a rare victory in their effort to counter… Cuban and Latino Democrats scored a rare victory in their effort to counter right-wing Spanish-language radio in Miami. But is it really the win they hope for? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2022-05-19/iguanacorn-dreams-miamis-upstart-tech-joins-latin-americas-tech-startups Tech startups are helping Latin America's battered economy recover from the pandemic — and Miami's aspiring tech economy is helping them get that done. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:00:35 -0000 Iguanacorn Dreams: Miami's upstart tech joins Latin America's tech startups full WLRN News Tech startups are helping Latin America's battered economy recover from the… Tech startups are helping Latin America's battered economy recover from the pandemic — and Miami's aspiring tech economy is helping them get that done. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2022-04-05/miamis-international-queer-tango-festival-invites-lgbtq-dancers-to-the-milonga After years of feeling excluded from the elegant Argentine dance, gay and trans partners are bringing more creativity to its traditionally male and female roles. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:01:00 -0000 Miami's International Queer Tango Festival invites LGBTQ dancers to the milonga full WLRN News After years of feeling excluded from the elegant Argentine dance, gay and trans… After years of feeling excluded from the elegant Argentine dance, gay and trans partners are bringing more creativity to its traditionally male and female roles. 505 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2022-03-29/being-a-republic-would-be-symbolism-for-jamaica-but-powerful-enough-to-change-it Britain's queen is a figurehead in Jamaica, but could the psychological effect of dumping her as the Caribbean island's head of state put it on a more developed path? Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:01:00 -0000 Being a republic would be symbolism for Jamaica — but powerful enough to change it? full WLRN News Britain's queen is a figurehead in Jamaica, but could the psychological effect… Britain's queen is a figurehead in Jamaica, but could the psychological effect of dumping her as the Caribbean island's head of state put it on a more developed path? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2022-01-04/new-year-new-elections-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-will-the-left-roll-on-in-2022 In 2021, leftists won presidencies in every Latin American election but one, including Peru and Chile. In 2022, they could take Brazil and Colombia too. Why? Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:03:00 -0000 New year, new elections in Latin America and the Caribbean. Will the left roll on in 2022? full WLRN News In 2021, leftists won presidencies in every Latin American election but one,… In 2021, leftists won presidencies in every Latin American election but one, including Peru and Chile. In 2022, they could take Brazil and Colombia too. Why? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-12-28/protest-pandemic-haitian-tailspin-a-look-at-2021-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean The good news in Latin America and the Caribbean: much of the region turned vaccination tragedy into triumph. The bad news? Just about everything else. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:37:07 -0000 Protest, pandemic, Haitian tailspin: a look at 2021 in Latin America and the Caribbean full WLRN News The good news in Latin America and the Caribbean: much of the region turned… The good news in Latin America and the Caribbean: much of the region turned vaccination tragedy into triumph. The bad news? Just about everything else. 515 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-12-14/posadas-traditions-return-to-homestead-as-a-community-rises-from-a-pandemic The traditional Christmas procession festival, cancelled last year by COVID-19, is an expression of Mexican and Latino identity — and, lately, an immigration statement. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:47:03 -0000 Las Posadas tradition returns to Homestead as a community rises from the pandemic full WLRN News The traditional Christmas procession festival, cancelled last year by COVID-19,… The traditional Christmas procession festival, cancelled last year by COVID-19, is an expression of Mexican and Latino identity — and, lately, an immigration statement. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-12-07/farc-fight-biden-learns-again-that-south-florida-is-a-latin-america-policy-minefield Biden's decision to remove Colombian guerrillas from the U.S. terrorist list sparks a new disinformation spree in Florida — and more Latino lessons for Democrats. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:25:10 -0000 FARC Fight: Biden learns — again — that South Florida is a Latin America policy minefield full WLRN News Biden's decision to remove Colombian guerrillas from the U.S. terrorist list… Biden's decision to remove Colombian guerrillas from the U.S. terrorist list sparks a new disinformation spree in Florida — and more Latino lessons for Democrats. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-11-30/honduras-looks-set-for-its-first-woman-president-what-could-it-mean-for-immigration Leftist Xiomara Castro is routing her conservative rival in the vote tally for Sunday's election. Can she improve Hondurans' lives — and stem migration to the U.S.? Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:49:54 -0000 Honduras looks set for its first woman president. What could it mean for immigration? full WLRN News Leftist Xiomara Castro is routing her conservative rival in the vote tally for… Leftist Xiomara Castro is routing her conservative rival in the vote tally for Sunday's election. Can she improve Hondurans' lives — and stem migration to the U.S.? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-11-23/u-s-diplomat-helping-haiti-rebuild-its-police-elites-tied-to-gangs-are-on-notice Assistant Secretary of State Todd Robinson has the daunting task of helping Haitians restore their collapsed security — so they can restore their collapsed country. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:37:11 -0000 U.S. diplomat helping Haiti rebuild its police: elites tied to gangs are 'on notice' full WLRN News Assistant Secretary of State Todd Robinson has the daunting task of helping… Assistant Secretary of State Todd Robinson has the daunting task of helping Haitians restore their collapsed security — so they can restore their collapsed country. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-11-19/feid-ing-in-colombia-latin-america-are-riding-a-wave-of-protests-and-protest-music This is the second of two reports on a potent new synergy between protests and protest music in Latin America, from Cuba to Colombia, San Juan to Santiago. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:17:34 -0000 Feid-ing in: Colombia, Latin America are riding a wave of protests — and protest music full WLRN News This is the second of two reports on a potent new synergy between protests and… This is the second of two reports on a potent new synergy between protests and protest music in Latin America, from Cuba to Colombia, San Juan to Santiago. 683 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-11-16/patria-y-vida-up-for-a-latin-grammy-leads-a-protest-music-boom-in-latin-america This is the first of two reports on a potent new synergy between protests and protest music in Latin America — from Cuba to Colombia, from San Juan to Santiago. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:36:22 -0000 'Patria y Vida,' up for a Latin Grammy, leads a protest music boom in Latin America full WLRN News This is the first of two reports on a potent new synergy between protests and… This is the first of two reports on a potent new synergy between protests and protest music in Latin America — from Cuba to Colombia, from San Juan to Santiago. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-11-09/picturing-cuba-cuban-art-and-identity-florida-international-university-fiu-miami-book-fair Florida International University Cuban Research Institute head Jorge Duany has put together one of the few (if only) comprehensive Cuban art histories. It will be featured at the Miami Book Fair. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 21:24:14 -0000 Cubanía Calling: 'Picturing Cuba' is a thorough look at Cuban art — and identity full WLRN News Florida International University Cuban Research Institute head Jorge Duany has… Florida International University Cuban Research Institute head Jorge Duany has put together one of the few (if only) comprehensive Cuban art histories. It will be featured at the Miami Book Fair. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-10-26/abortion-rights-advocates-hope-a-video-campaign-can-help-tip-colombias-court Colombia's Constitutional Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on whether to legalize abortion. Can social media sway justices, as well as public opinion? Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:30:51 -0000 Abortion-rights advocates hope a video campaign can help tip Colombia's court full WLRN News Colombia's Constitutional Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on… Colombia's Constitutional Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on whether to legalize abortion. Can social media sway justices, as well as public opinion? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-10-19/why-alex-saabs-extradition-to-miami-threatens-venezuelas-kleptocracy-in-caracas Alex Saab — Venezuela's alleged money-laundering master — could turn up the heat on Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime if he sings to U.S. officials. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:56:14 -0000 Why Alex Saab's extradition to Miami threatens Venezuela's kleptocracy in Caracas full WLRN News Alex Saab — Venezuela's alleged money-laundering master — could turn up the… Alex Saab — Venezuela's alleged money-laundering master — could turn up the heat on Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime if he sings to U.S. officials. 506 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-10-12/sea-of-dreams-guyanas-prime-minister-addresses-its-oil-boom-and-its-venezuela-crisis Prime Minister Mark Phillips sees no contradiction in Guyana being both a fossil-fuel leader and a climate-change mitigator. But will Venezuela try to grab its oil? Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:03:21 -0000 'Sea of dreams.' Guyana's prime minister addresses its oil boom — and its Venezuela crisis full WLRN News Prime Minister Mark Phillips sees no contradiction in Guyana being both a… Prime Minister Mark Phillips sees no contradiction in Guyana being both a fossil-fuel leader and a climate-change mitigator. But will Venezuela try to grab its oil? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-10-05/cubas-exporting-vaccines-but-will-countries-import-them-without-who-approval Cuba has started selling its COVID-19 vaccines abroad. It insists its trials show they're safe and effective — so why hasn't the World Health Organization said so too? Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:22:51 -0000 Cuba's exporting vaccines, but will countries import them without WHO approval? full WLRN News Cuba has started selling its COVID-19 vaccines abroad. It insists its trials… Cuba has started selling its COVID-19 vaccines abroad. It insists its trials show they're safe and effective — so why hasn't the World Health Organization said so too? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-09-28/civil-society-solution-can-non-governmental-groups-fix-haitis-governmental-crisis With Haiti's government, economy and public security in collapse, "civil society" organizations propose a reboot of their democracy. Will the U.S. buy into it? Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:20:45 -0000 Civil Society Solution: Can Non-Governmental Groups Fix Haiti's Governmental Crisis? full WLRN News With Haiti's government, economy and public security in collapse, "civil… With Haiti's government, economy and public security in collapse, "civil society" organizations propose a reboot of their democracy. Will the U.S. buy into it? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-09-14/venezuelans-say-most-of-guyana-is-theirs-guyanese-call-that-a-jumbie-story Venezuela's regime and opposition are repeating a century-old claim that three-fourths of Guyana belongs to their country. Is it valid — or nationalist nonsense? Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:49:27 -0000 Venezuelans Say Most Of Guyana Is Theirs. Guyanese Call That A 'Jumbie' Story full WLRN News Venezuela's regime and opposition are repeating a century-old claim that… Venezuela's regime and opposition are repeating a century-old claim that three-fourths of Guyana belongs to their country. Is it valid — or nationalist nonsense? 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-09-07/photographic-memory-gentiles-wait-for-me-recalls-1980s-central-america-conflicts In an interview about his memoir, acclaimed photojournalist Bill Gentile discusses how aggressively but sensitively war and conflict need to be covered. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:48:31 -0000 Photographic Memory: Gentile's 'Wait For Me' Recalls 1980s Central America Conflicts full WLRN News In an interview about his memoir, acclaimed photojournalist Bill Gentile… In an interview about his memoir, acclaimed photojournalist Bill Gentile discusses how aggressively but sensitively war and conflict need to be covered. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-08-31/we-have-nothing-earthquake-aid-arriving-slowly-in-haitis-desperate-communities The remoteness of Haiti's southwest peninsula has made humanitarian aid delivery difficult, after the Aug. 14 earthquake. Is a new approach helping? Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:10:47 -0000 'We Have Nothing.' Earthquake Aid Arriving — Slowly — In Haiti's Desperate Communities full WLRN News The remoteness of Haiti's southwest peninsula has made humanitarian aid… The remoteness of Haiti's southwest peninsula has made humanitarian aid delivery difficult, after the Aug. 14 earthquake. Is a new approach helping? 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-08-24/we-know-haiti-after-2010-debacle-diaspora-wants-bigger-earthquake-aid-role After Haiti's epic 2010 earthquake, Haitians were largely shut out of the international relief effort. Haitian-Americans want to change that in 2021. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:40:35 -0000 'We Know Haiti.' After 2010 Debacle, Diaspora Wants Bigger Earthquake Aid Role full WLRN News After Haiti's epic 2010 earthquake, Haitians were largely shut out of the… After Haiti's epic 2010 earthquake, Haitians were largely shut out of the international relief effort. Haitian-Americans want to change that in 2021. 515 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-08-10/vaccine-tourist-season-how-south-florida-became-a-shot-in-the-arm-for-colombia Last winter, vaccine tourism was frowned on — but this summer developing countries like Colombia realize it actually aided their own fledgling vaccination efforts. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:42:55 -0000 Vaccine Tourist Season: How South Florida Became A Shot In The Arm For Colombia full WLRN News Last winter, vaccine tourism was frowned on — but this summer developing… Last winter, vaccine tourism was frowned on — but this summer developing countries like Colombia realize it actually aided their own fledgling vaccination efforts. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-08-03/why-the-cuban-regimes-post-protest-crackdown-isnt-surprising-and-yet-it-is Cuba's dictatorship always claimed anti-regime protesters weren't "the Cuban people." This time it can't, which makes its harsh response look more deplorable to Cubans and the international community. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:11:21 -0000 Why The Cuban Regime's Post-Protest Crackdown Isn't Surprising — And Yet It Is full WLRN News Cuba's dictatorship always claimed anti-regime protesters weren't "the Cuban… Cuba's dictatorship always claimed anti-regime protesters weren't "the Cuban people." This time it can't, which makes its harsh response look more deplorable to Cubans and the international community. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-07-20/change-in-the-caribbean-a-new-pm-in-haiti-and-a-new-protest-paradigm-in-cuba Haiti's prime minister says he'll step down to make way for a new post-assassination government — and Cuban dissidents insist anti-regime protests are far from over. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:41:25 -0000 Change In The Caribbean: A New PM In Haiti — And A New Protest Paradigm In Cuba? full WLRN News Haiti's prime minister says he'll step down to make way for a new… Haiti's prime minister says he'll step down to make way for a new post-assassination government — and Cuban dissidents insist anti-regime protests are far from over. 467 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-07-13/moise-assassination-leads-diaspora-to-question-its-involvement-in-haitian-politics Many expats feel their economic contribution to Haiti merits political clout, too. But the murder of Haiti's president may prompt a reality check for the diaspora. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:05:15 -0000 Moïse Assassination Leads Diaspora To Question Its Involvement In Haitian Politics full WLRN News Many expats feel their economic contribution to Haiti merits political clout,… Many expats feel their economic contribution to Haiti merits political clout, too. But the murder of Haiti's president may prompt a reality check for the diaspora. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-07-06/elsa-not-as-destructive-to-caribbean-as-feared-but-raises-specter-of-earlier-hurricanes As Tropical Storm Elsa churns out of the Caribbean toward Florida, it leaves the realization that earlier and later storm activity may be the trend. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:13:56 -0000 Elsa Not As Destructive To Caribbean As Feared — But Raises Specter Of Earlier Hurricanes full WLRN News As Tropical Storm Elsa churns out of the Caribbean toward Florida, it leaves… As Tropical Storm Elsa churns out of the Caribbean toward Florida, it leaves the realization that earlier and later storm activity may be the trend. 458 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-06-22/rage-and-reggaeton-in-colombia-j-balvin-documentary-ponders-an-artists-duty In "The Boy From Medellín," superstar J Balvin must find his social voice as Colombian street protests erupt before the biggest show of his life — in his hometown. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:44:31 -0000 Rage And Reggaetón In Colombia: J Balvin Documentary Ponders An Artist's Duty full WLRN News In "The Boy From Medellín," superstar J Balvin must find his social voice as… In "The Boy From Medellín," superstar J Balvin must find his social voice as Colombian street protests erupt before the biggest show of his life — in his hometown. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-06-01/growing-desperation-forces-record-number-of-venezuelans-to-cross-u-s-border As doors close to them in South America – and as they misconstrue TPS in the U.S. – Venezuelan refugees are flocking to the U.S.-Mexico border and South Florida. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:25:12 -0000 Growing Desperation Forces Record Number Of Venezuelans To Cross U.S. Border full WLRN News As doors close to them in South America – and as they misconstrue TPS in the… As doors close to them in South America – and as they misconstrue TPS in the U.S. – Venezuelan refugees are flocking to the U.S.-Mexico border and South Florida. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-05-25/guaido-gambit-2-0-exiles-wrestle-with-venezuelan-leaders-negotiation-tack Expats have long insisted negotiating with Venezuela's dictatorial regime is tantamount to surrender. Reality is forcing a growing number of them to reconsider it. Tue, 25 May 2021 13:00:49 -0000 Guaidó Gambit 2.0: Exiles Wrestle With Venezuelan Leader's Negotiation Tack full WLRN News Expats have long insisted negotiating with Venezuela's dictatorial regime is… Expats have long insisted negotiating with Venezuela's dictatorial regime is tantamount to surrender. Reality is forcing a growing number of them to reconsider it. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-05-18/in-south-florida-colombias-turmoil-morphs-again-into-socialismo-scare Colombia's social unrest is rooted in Latin America's crushing economic inequality — but in Florida, the GOP scores bigger points by falsely blaming it on Marxism. Tue, 18 May 2021 14:23:03 -0000 In South Florida, Colombia's Turmoil Morphs (Again) Into 'Socialismo' Scare full WLRN News Colombia's social unrest is rooted in Latin America's crushing economic… Colombia's social unrest is rooted in Latin America's crushing economic inequality — but in Florida, the GOP scores bigger points by falsely blaming it on Marxism. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-05-05/rise-in-deportations-spawns-effort-to-aid-deportees-struggling-in-haiti For an increasing number of Haitian deportees, Haiti is actually an unfamiliar — and seemingly unfriendly — country. A group called DipsOrg hopes to change that. Wed, 05 May 2021 10:15:37 -0000 Rise In Deportations Spawns Effort To Aid Deportees Struggling In Haiti full WLRN News For an increasing number of Haitian deportees, Haiti is actually an unfamiliar… For an increasing number of Haitian deportees, Haiti is actually an unfamiliar — and seemingly unfriendly — country. A group called DipsOrg hopes to change that. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-04-27/why-the-sale-of-a-miami-radio-station-has-set-off-a-national-alarm-for-democrats Radio Caracol is one of Miami's rare moderate Spanish-language stations. Democrats fear a new owner will use it to broadcast more right-wing disinformation. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:56:24 -0000 Why The Sale Of A Miami Radio Station Has Set Off A National Alarm For Democrats full WLRN News Radio Caracol is one of Miami's rare moderate Spanish-language stations.… Radio Caracol is one of Miami's rare moderate Spanish-language stations. Democrats fear a new owner will use it to broadcast more right-wing disinformation. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-04-19/communist-congress-leaves-cuba-castro-less-at-the-top-little-else-changes Raúl Castro has stepped down as Cuba's communist boss — but the regime's old guard's still making sure the new guard keeps its rigid system intact. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:02:45 -0000 Communist Congress Leaves Cuba Castro-less At The Top. Little Else Changes full WLRN News Raúl Castro has stepped down as Cuba's communist boss — but the regime's old… Raúl Castro has stepped down as Cuba's communist boss — but the regime's old guard's still making sure the new guard keeps its rigid system intact. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-04-12/why-floridas-republican-power-grabs-remind-some-critics-of-venezuelas-socialist-regime Some political experts say Florida's efforts to usurp local government authority are uncomfortably reminiscent of the late strongman Hugo Chávez's playbook. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:28:21 -0000 Why Florida's Republican Power Grabs Remind Some Critics Of Venezuela's Socialist Regime full WLRN News Some political experts say Florida's efforts to usurp local government… Some political experts say Florida's efforts to usurp local government authority are uncomfortably reminiscent of the late strongman Hugo Chávez's playbook. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-03-22/a-brutal-story-we-missed-new-film-recalls-obscure-chapter-of-guatemala-genocide The Guatemalan film "1991," which just premiered in Miami, recalls horrific — but lesser known — racist violence that stalked the country's streets during its civil war. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:34:17 -0000 A Brutal Story We Missed? New Film Recalls Obscure Chapter Of Guatemala Genocide full WLRN News The Guatemalan film "1991," which just premiered in Miami, recalls horrific —… The Guatemalan film "1991," which just premiered in Miami, recalls horrific — but lesser known — racist violence that stalked the country's streets during its civil war. 505 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-03-10/theres-a-new-push-to-make-puerto-rico-a-state-thanks-to-the-state-of-floridas-pull Florida's large and more recently arrived diaspora is a key force driving the new — and potentially successful — Puerto Rican statehood effort in Washington. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:41:00 -0000 There's A New Push To Make Puerto Rico A State. Thanks To The State Of Florida's Pull? full WLRN News Florida's large and more recently arrived diaspora is a key force driving the… Florida's large and more recently arrived diaspora is a key force driving the new — and potentially successful — Puerto Rican statehood effort in Washington. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-03-10/why-biden-granted-venezuelans-tps-and-what-it-means-for-south-florida On Monday, because of the terrible humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, President Biden granted Venezuelans currently living in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. It means more than 300,000 eligible Venezuelans, most of whom are here in South Florida, can live and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months. After that time, TPS can and likely will be renewed. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:43:17 -0000 Why Biden Granted Venezuelans TPS — And What It Means For South Florida full WLRN News On Monday, because of the terrible humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, President… On Monday, because of the terrible humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, President Biden granted Venezuelans currently living in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. It means more than 300,000 eligible Venezuelans, most of whom are here in South Florida, can live and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months. After that time, TPS can and likely will be renewed. 506 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-03-01/moise-refusal-to-exit-locks-haiti-and-haitis-diaspora-in-constitutional-crisis With Haiti in economic and security collapse, President Jovenel Moïse's increasingly authoritarian rule is a point of bitter debate in the country – and South Florida. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:25:50 -0000 Moïse Refusal to Exit Locks Haiti – And Haiti's Diaspora – In Constitutional Crisis full WLRN News With Haiti in economic and security collapse, President Jovenel Moïse's… With Haiti in economic and security collapse, President Jovenel Moïse's increasingly authoritarian rule is a point of bitter debate in the country – and South Florida. 524 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-02-22/americas-vaccine-rollout-may-be-dysfunctional-but-latin-americas-is-disastrous Due to limited resources, delayed start-ups, chronic shortages — and official scandals — only a fraction of Latin America and the Caribbean has been inoculated. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:36:15 -0000 America's Vaccine Rollout May Be Dysfunctional, But Latin America's Is Disastrous full WLRN News Due to limited resources, delayed start-ups, chronic shortages — and official… Due to limited resources, delayed start-ups, chronic shortages — and official scandals — only a fraction of Latin America and the Caribbean has been inoculated. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-02-16/mardi-gras-mix-documentary-trumpets-new-orleans-and-americas-debt-to-haiti On Mardi Gras, 'Kanaval' host Leyla McCalla talks about the rich cultural connection between New Orleans music — meaning, really, American music — and Haiti. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:35 -0000 Mardi Gras Mix: Documentary Trumpets New Orleans' — And America's — Debt To Haiti full WLRN News On Mardi Gras, 'Kanaval' host Leyla McCalla talks about the rich cultural… On Mardi Gras, 'Kanaval' host Leyla McCalla talks about the rich cultural connection between New Orleans music — meaning, really, American music — and Haiti. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-02-09/vaccine-race-covax-launching-millions-of-doses-for-latin-america-and-caribbean A leader of the global COVID vaccine procurement mission acknowledges the pandemic disaster in Latin America and the Caribbean is its "greatest priority." Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:38:02 -0000 Vaccine Race: COVAX Launching Millions Of Doses For Latin America And Caribbean full WLRN News A leader of the global COVID vaccine procurement mission acknowledges the… A leader of the global COVID vaccine procurement mission acknowledges the pandemic disaster in Latin America and the Caribbean is its "greatest priority." 369 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-02-01/venezuela-crisis-not-going-away-but-what-can-biden-and-exiles-do-now President Trump built diplomatic leverage on Venezuela, then lost it. President Biden can get it back — but Venezuelan exiles need to adjust expectations. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:21:25 -0000 Venezuela Crisis Not Going Away — But What Can Biden (And Exiles) Do Now? full WLRN News President Trump built diplomatic leverage on Venezuela, then lost it. President… President Trump built diplomatic leverage on Venezuela, then lost it. President Biden can get it back — but Venezuelan exiles need to adjust expectations. 522 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-01-26/trumps-deportation-suspension-both-gratifies-and-galls-south-florida-venezuelans Venezuelan exiles were happy to see President Trump finally grant their community relief from deportation — but many are angry he didn't order it years ago. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:19:58 -0000 Trump's Deportation Suspension Both Gratifies And Galls South Florida Venezuelans full WLRN News Venezuelan exiles were happy to see President Trump finally grant their… Venezuelan exiles were happy to see President Trump finally grant their community relief from deportation — but many are angry he didn't order it years ago. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-01-18/south-florida-cuba-advocates-agree-bidens-engagement-with-the-island-wont-be-obamas-or-trumps When Joe Biden becomes president this week, Florida politics will compel him to engage both sides of the Cuban-American street before he engages Cuba. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:57:49 -0000 Both Sides In Cuba Debate Agree: Biden's Engagement With The Island Won't Be Obama's full WLRN News When Joe Biden becomes president this week, Florida politics will compel him to… When Joe Biden becomes president this week, Florida politics will compel him to engage both sides of the Cuban-American street before he engages Cuba. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-01-12/cubas-fledgling-entrepreneurs-are-determined-to-survive-the-islands-currency-chaos Cuentapropistas, or private Cuban business owners like Marta Deus are under threat but "getting strategic." They're convinced they're the island's economic future. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:07:37 -0000 Cuba's Fledgling Entrepreneurs Are Determined To Survive The Island's Currency Chaos full WLRN News Cuentapropistas, or private Cuban business owners like Marta Deus are under… Cuentapropistas, or private Cuban business owners like Marta Deus are under threat but "getting strategic." They're convinced they're the island's economic future. 466 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2021-01-04/cuba-starts-monetary-ordering-most-cubans-call-it-more-economic-chaos As Cuba unifies its two currencies, ordinary Cubans brace for skyrocketing prices — with still no structural reform of the island's failed economic system. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:17:33 -0000 Cuba Starts 'Monetary Ordering.' But Will Cubans See More Economic Chaos? full WLRN News As Cuba unifies its two currencies, ordinary Cubans brace for skyrocketing… As Cuba unifies its two currencies, ordinary Cubans brace for skyrocketing prices — with still no structural reform of the island's failed economic system. 513 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-12-28/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-2020-from-covid-19-devastation-to-cuban-artist-defiance As if the region's coronavirus catastrophe wasn't enough, 2020 heaped human rights crises and historic hurricanes on Latin America and the Caribbean too. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:24:00 -0000 Latin America And The Caribbean 2020: From COVID-19 Devastation To Cuban Artist Defiance full WLRN News As if the region's coronavirus catastrophe wasn't enough, 2020 heaped human… As if the region's coronavirus catastrophe wasn't enough, 2020 heaped human rights crises and historic hurricanes on Latin America and the Caribbean too. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-12-07/cuban-artists-are-captivating-the-world-but-can-they-challenge-the-regime Artists' sudden, stunning push for free speech and expression in Cuba is resonating with ordinary citizens in ways authorities have rarely seen. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:15:05 -0000 Cuban Artists Are Captivating The World. But Can They Challenge The Regime? full WLRN News Artists' sudden, stunning push for free speech and expression in Cuba is… Artists' sudden, stunning push for free speech and expression in Cuba is resonating with ordinary citizens in ways authorities have rarely seen. 509 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-11-30/venezuelas-holding-elections-sunday-most-of-the-worlds-dismissing-them Venezuelan exile journalist Francisco Poleo explains why his country's political opposition — and most of the world — refuse to legitimize this Sunday's vote. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:33:06 -0000 Venezuela's Holding Elections Sunday — Most Of The World's Dismissing Them full WLRN News Venezuelan exile journalist Francisco Poleo explains why his country's… Venezuelan exile journalist Francisco Poleo explains why his country's political opposition — and most of the world — refuse to legitimize this Sunday's vote. 505 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-11-23/what-eta-and-iota-tell-us-about-the-hurricane-future-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean The strongest storms ever to form so late, and so far south, in the Caribbean could force us to revise our expectations about hurricanes in this part of the world. Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:36:11 -0000 What Eta and Iota Tell Us About The Hurricane Future In Latin America And The Caribbean full WLRN News The strongest storms ever to form so late, and so far south, in the Caribbean… The strongest storms ever to form so late, and so far south, in the Caribbean could force us to revise our expectations about hurricanes in this part of the world. 523 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-11-16/black-superhero-toussaint-louverture-biography-an-opening-to-historic-haiti-revolt Sudhir Hazareesingh's "Black Spartacus" illuminates the remarkable Haitian liberator Toussaint Louverture — and the universal importance of the revolution he led. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:47:45 -0000 'Black Superhero': Toussaint Louverture Biography An 'Opening' To Historic Haiti Revolt full WLRN News Sudhir Hazareesingh's "Black Spartacus" illuminates the remarkable Haitian… Sudhir Hazareesingh's "Black Spartacus" illuminates the remarkable Haitian liberator Toussaint Louverture — and the universal importance of the revolution he led. 523 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-11-10/to-reclaim-florida-democrats-must-reimagine-who-florida-latinos-are Joe Biden's decisive defeat in Florida reflected a big underperformance with Latino voters — whom critics say Democrats still take for granted and misread. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:14:33 -0000 To Reclaim Florida, Democrats Must Reimagine Who Florida Latinos Are full WLRN News Joe Biden's decisive defeat in Florida reflected a big underperformance with… Joe Biden's decisive defeat in Florida reflected a big underperformance with Latino voters — whom critics say Democrats still take for granted and misread. 516 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-10-26/trump-and-haitians-he-said-hed-be-their-champ-many-now-feel-like-chumps Donald Trump won a surprising number of Haitian-American votes in 2016. But since then he's burned a lot of bridges to Little Haiti. Will it burn him next week? Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:33:30 -0000 Trump And Haitians: He Said He'd Be Their Champ. Many Now Feel Like Chumps. full WLRN News Donald Trump won a surprising number of Haitian-American votes in 2016. But… Donald Trump won a surprising number of Haitian-American votes in 2016. But since then he's burned a lot of bridges to Little Haiti. Will it burn him next week? 516 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-10-12/toro-time-did-bidenistas-take-the-socialista-bull-by-the-horns-in-florida Biden and his campaign didn't take the GOP's "socialista" attacks seriously enough. On-the-ground Latino activists did. It may help him win Florida. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:36:49 -0000 Toro Time: Did 'Bidenistas' Take The 'Socialista' Bull By The Horns In Florida? full WLRN News Biden and his campaign didn't take the GOP's "socialista" attacks seriously… Biden and his campaign didn't take the GOP's "socialista" attacks seriously enough. On-the-ground Latino activists did. It may help him win Florida. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-10-05/why-are-so-many-latinos-obsessed-with-black-lives-matter-its-complicated-or-simple Many Latinos who back President Trump bring the racial — and racist — complexities of Latin America to their attacks on the racial justice movement. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 23:13:50 -0000 Why Are So Many Latinos Obsessed With Demonizing Black Lives Matter? It's Complicated. full WLRN News Many Latinos who back President Trump bring the racial — and racist —… Many Latinos who back President Trump bring the racial — and racist — complexities of Latin America to their attacks on the racial justice movement. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-09-22/is-colombia-interfering-in-the-u-s-election-in-florida-with-tactics-it-exported-to-florida Critics say Colombian elected officials are increasingly involved in — and helped create — President Trump's 'socialismo' scare campaign against Joe Biden. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:17:22 -0000 Is Colombia Interfering In The U.S. Election In Florida – With Tactics It Exported To Florida? full WLRN News Critics say Colombian elected officials are increasingly involved in — and… Critics say Colombian elected officials are increasingly involved in — and helped create — President Trump's 'socialismo' scare campaign against Joe Biden. 690 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-09-14/venezuelan-medical-workers-dying-of-covid-19-at-alarming-rate-how-can-the-world-get-ppe-to-them A third of Venezuela's reported COVID deaths are frontline healthcare workers. Efforts are underway to protect them – but the regime may block the help. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:50:10 -0000 Venezuelan Medical Workers Dying Of COVID-19 At Alarming Rate. How Can The World Get PPE To Them? full WLRN News A third of Venezuela's reported COVID deaths are frontline healthcare workers.… A third of Venezuela's reported COVID deaths are frontline healthcare workers. Efforts are underway to protect them – but the regime may block the help. 518 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-09-07/is-the-western-hemispheres-most-important-development-bank-headed-for-a-radical-change As the Inter-American Development Bank prepares to help Latin America rebuild post-COVID, will an American take over, breaking one of its core traditions? Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:50:51 -0000 Is The Western Hemisphere's Most Important Development Bank Headed For A Radical Change? full WLRN News As the Inter-American Development Bank prepares to help Latin America rebuild… As the Inter-American Development Bank prepares to help Latin America rebuild post-COVID, will an American take over, breaking one of its core traditions? 524 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-08-31/why-a-proposal-to-rename-a-miami-street-for-a-former-colombian-president-is-so-controversial Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe want Miami-Dade County to honor him. Critics say it would honor a human rights violator. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:54:10 -0000 Why A Proposal To Rename A Miami Street For A Former Colombian President Is So Controversial full WLRN News Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe want Miami-Dade County to… Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe want Miami-Dade County to honor him. Critics say it would honor a human rights violator. 520 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-08-24/calling-colombians-with-florida-in-play-trump-and-biden-reach-out-to-a-latino-sleeping-elephant Florida's large Colombian community never got much attention from U.S. presidential candidates. Until now. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:02:17 -0000 Calling Colombians: With Florida In Play, Trump And Biden Reach Out To A Latino 'Sleeping Elephant' full WLRN News Florida's large Colombian community never got much attention from U.S.… Florida's large Colombian community never got much attention from U.S. presidential candidates. Until now. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-08-17/marriage-punishment-u-s-citizens-wed-to-immigrants-fight-for-federal-benefits-trump-denied-them The White House created a rule that denies pandemic economic relief to U.S. citizens married to non-citizens. They're now hoping Sen. Marco Rubio can break it. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:50:16 -0000 Marriage Punishment: U.S. Citizens Wed To Immigrants Fight For Federal Benefits Trump Denied Them full WLRN News The White House created a rule that denies pandemic economic relief to U.S.… The White House created a rule that denies pandemic economic relief to U.S. citizens married to non-citizens. They're now hoping Sen. Marco Rubio can break it. 515 https://www.wlrn.org/2020-08-10/as-covid-19-ravages-latin-america-expat-families-confront-appalling-tragedies Controversial coronavirus deaths like Carlos Henríquez's in El Salvador leave Latin American relatives in the U.S. feeling increasingly helpless. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:15:44 -0000 As COVID-19 Ravages Latin America, Expat Families Confront 'Appalling' Tragedies full WLRN News Controversial coronavirus deaths like Carlos Henríquez's in El Salvador leave… Controversial coronavirus deaths like Carlos Henríquez's in El Salvador leave Latin American relatives in the U.S. feeling increasingly helpless. 518 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-07-27/venezuelas-health-system-was-already-destroyed-now-comes-the-covid-calamity (This story was updated July 28 at 3:30 pm) Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:30:55 -0000 Venezuela's Health System Was Already Destroyed. Now Comes The COVID Calamity? full WLRN News (This story was updated July 28 at 3:30 pm) (This story was updated July 28 at 3:30 pm) 509 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/latin-america-report/2020-07-20/cuban-sandwich-saga-hialeah-native-stars-in-popular-hamilton-parody-jamonton You've no doubt heard of the smash-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” But you probably don't know the saga of Alejandro Jamónton – the founding father who brought the Cuban sandwich to America: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:32:55 -0000 Cuban Sandwich Saga: Hialeah Native Stars In Popular 'Hamilton' Parody 'Jamónton' full WLRN News You've no doubt heard of the smash-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” But you… You've no doubt heard of the smash-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” But you probably don't know the saga of Alejandro Jamónton – the founding father who brought the Cuban sandwich to America: 525 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-07-13/expats-ask-is-trumps-venezuela-campaign-under-control-or-under-chaos Last Friday President Trump flew in for a visit to Doral. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:15:29 -0000 Expats Ask: Is Trump's Venezuela Campaign 'Under Control' Or Under Chaos? full WLRN News Last Friday President Trump flew in for a visit to Doral. Last Friday President Trump flew in for a visit to Doral. 524 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-07-06/small-uruguay-is-big-proof-that-committing-to-public-health-can-contain-covid-19 Uruguay has recorded the lowest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths per capita in South America, if not the entire western hemisphere. The small but progressive country has done that despite sitting right next door to Brazil – which has the world’s second-highest number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities behind the U.S. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:55:33 -0000 Small Uruguay Is Big Proof That Committing To Public Health Can Contain COVID-19 full WLRN News Uruguay has recorded the lowest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths per capita… Uruguay has recorded the lowest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths per capita in South America, if not the entire western hemisphere. The small but progressive country has done that despite sitting right next door to Brazil – which has the world’s second-highest number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities behind the U.S. 521 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-06-29/mora-stepping-down-as-fius-latin-america-director-bridged-academia-policy Seven years ago, Miami native Frank Mora left the Pentagon and came home to take over Florida International University’s Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, or LACC. Since then, Mora has turned the center into a more nationally important forum of conversation on Latin America. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:39:01 -0000 Mora Stepping Down As FIU's Latin America Director; Bridged Academia, Policy full WLRN News Seven years ago, Miami native Frank Mora left the Pentagon and came home to… Seven years ago, Miami native Frank Mora left the Pentagon and came home to take over Florida International University’s Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, or LACC. Since then, Mora has turned the center into a more nationally important forum of conversation on Latin America. 525 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-06-22/venezuelas-dark-laundering-loop-saab-nabbed-bagley-pleads-guilty-maduro-sweats Ten days ago, Colombian businessman Alex Saab was arrested in Cape Verde, an island republic off Africa’s west coast, as his private jet was refueling. Saab is wanted in the U.S. on money-laundering charges involving hundreds of millions of dollars – but his detention in Cape Verde and his possible extradition to Miami carry big political stakes in Venezuela. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:24:47 -0000 Venezuela's Dark Laundering Loop: Saab Nabbed, Bagley Pleads Guilty, Maduro Sweats full WLRN News Ten days ago, Colombian businessman Alex Saab was arrested in Cape Verde, an… Ten days ago, Colombian businessman Alex Saab was arrested in Cape Verde, an island republic off Africa’s west coast, as his private jet was refueling. Saab is wanted in the U.S. on money-laundering charges involving hundreds of millions of dollars – but his detention in Cape Verde and his possible extradition to Miami carry big political stakes in Venezuela. 508 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-06-15/do-latin-american-expats-consider-trump-a-democracy-crusader-or-dictatorial-caudillo In one of the most controversial moments of one of America’s most controversial presidencies, Donald Trump this month sent National Guard troops to Washington's D.C.'s Lafayette Square, near the White House. Pepper spray was fired to disperse what videos show were largely peaceful protesters demonstrating against police brutality and racism. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:45:38 -0000 Do Latin American Expats Consider Trump A Democracy Crusader Or Dictatorial Caudillo? full WLRN News In one of the most controversial moments of one of America’s most controversial… In one of the most controversial moments of one of America’s most controversial presidencies, Donald Trump this month sent National Guard troops to Washington's D.C.'s Lafayette Square, near the White House. Pepper spray was fired to disperse what videos show were largely peaceful protesters demonstrating against police brutality and racism. 531 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-06-08/aid-in-the-time-of-covid-young-latino-caribbean-expats-help-their-native-countries Col5Vid – a Spanish pun that stands for Colombia Sin COVID, or Colombia Without COVID-19 – is one of Colombia’s most dynamic new charity groups. But Col5Vid's founder admits the idea wasn’t born at a board room table – but on a bedroom sofa. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:35:30 -0000 Aid In The Time Of COVID: Young Latino, Caribbean Expats Help Their Native Countries full WLRN News Col5Vid – a Spanish pun that stands for Colombia Sin COVID, or Colombia Without… Col5Vid – a Spanish pun that stands for Colombia Sin COVID, or Colombia Without COVID-19 – is one of Colombia’s most dynamic new charity groups. But Col5Vid's founder admits the idea wasn’t born at a board room table – but on a bedroom sofa. 514 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-06-01/carmen-question-a-politically-correct-venezuelan-exile-or-a-chavista-fraud They're a familiar sight and sound in South Florida’s Venezuelan community: videos of exiles defending themselves against accusations that they’re “Chavistas," or sympathizers of Venezuela’s authoritarian socialist regime, a government despised by almost every expat here. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 23:43:14 -0000 Carmen Question: A Politically Correct Venezuelan Exile – Or A Chavista Fraud? full WLRN News They're a familiar sight and sound in South Florida’s Venezuelan community:… They're a familiar sight and sound in South Florida’s Venezuelan community: videos of exiles defending themselves against accusations that they’re “Chavistas," or sympathizers of Venezuela’s authoritarian socialist regime, a government despised by almost every expat here. 523 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-05-26/cocaine-comeback-new-book-warns-drug-is-more-plentiful-and-destructive-than-ever In South Florida we tend to think of the golden age of cocaine (if it can be called that) as the 1980s – iconic Colombian drug lords like Pablo Escobar and cocaine cowboys marauding through Miami. But according to British-American journalist Toby Muse, cocaine's real golden age is…today. Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Cocaine Comeback: New Book Warns Drug Is More Plentiful – And Destructive – Than Ever full WLRN News In South Florida we tend to think of the golden age of cocaine (if it can be… In South Florida we tend to think of the golden age of cocaine (if it can be called that) as the 1980s – iconic Colombian drug lords like Pablo Escobar and cocaine cowboys marauding through Miami. But according to British-American journalist Toby Muse, cocaine's real golden age is…today. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-05-11/tico-triumph-how-little-costa-rica-beat-back-a-giant-coronavirus-pandemic Like so many doctors around the world, pediatric surgeon Roberto Herrera was exposed to the new coronavirus back in early March. Mon, 11 May 2020 22:11:37 -0000 Tico Triumph? How Little Costa Rica Beat Back A Giant Coronavirus Pandemic full WLRN News Like so many doctors around the world, pediatric surgeon Roberto Herrera was… Like so many doctors around the world, pediatric surgeon Roberto Herrera was exposed to the new coronavirus back in early March. 523 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-04-28/expats-ecuadors-covid-19-meltdown-is-a-warning-for-americans-too No country in Latin America and the Caribbean has been hit as hard by the new coronavirus as Ecuador. Brazil, a far larger country, may have more COVID-19 cases; but Ecuador’s death toll is thought to be twice as high as Brazil’s. And no place in Ecuador has suffered as terribly as the port city of Guayaquil. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000 Expats: Ecuador's COVID-19 Meltdown Is A Warning For Americans Too full WLRN News No country in Latin America and the Caribbean has been hit as hard by the new… No country in Latin America and the Caribbean has been hit as hard by the new coronavirus as Ecuador. Brazil, a far larger country, may have more COVID-19 cases; but Ecuador’s death toll is thought to be twice as high as Brazil’s. And no place in Ecuador has suffered as terribly as the port city of Guayaquil. 684 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-04-20/covid-cold-war-trump-and-cuba-tout-their-coronavirus-meds-but-do-scientists In Washington this month, President Trump announced the U.S. had just “bought a tremendous amount of hydroxychloroquine.” That’s the anti-malaria drug he insists is the most promising treatment for the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. "A game-changer,” the conservative leader likes to say. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0000 COVID Cold War: Trump And Cuba Tout Their Coronavirus Meds. But Do Scientists? full WLRN News In Washington this month, President Trump announced the U.S. had just “bought a… In Washington this month, President Trump announced the U.S. had just “bought a tremendous amount of hydroxychloroquine.” That’s the anti-malaria drug he insists is the most promising treatment for the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. "A game-changer,” the conservative leader likes to say. 524 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-04-13/no-longer-immune-latin-america-caribbean-see-significant-rise-in-covid-19-cases Until this month, it looked like Latin America and the Caribbean might be spared the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then the world saw the tragic images from Ecuador of a sudden and overwhelming number of deaths from the new coronavirus – of corpses lining the sidewalks in the port city of Guayaquil. Meanwhile, the number of cases in Brazil is doubling or tripling every week – and so are the number of deaths. Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:14:15 -0000 No Longer Immune? Latin America & Caribbean See Significant Rise In COVID-19 Cases full WLRN News Until this month, it looked like Latin America and the Caribbean might be… Until this month, it looked like Latin America and the Caribbean might be spared the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then the world saw the tragic images from Ecuador of a sudden and overwhelming number of deaths from the new coronavirus – of corpses lining the sidewalks in the port city of Guayaquil. Meanwhile, the number of cases in Brazil is doubling or tripling every week – and so are the number of deaths. 522 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-04-07/undocumented-migrants-if-were-essential-workers-during-covid-19-why-detain-us The federal government has designated farm workers as "essential" to the U.S. food supply chain during the COVID-19 crisis. Ironically, about two-thirds of U.S. farm workers are undocumented immigrants from Latin America. Either way, they do most of our food picking and processing, especially in Florida. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:27:35 -0000 Undocumented Migrants: If We're 'Essential' Workers During COVID-19, Why Detain Us? full WLRN News The federal government has designated farm workers as "essential" to the U.S.… The federal government has designated farm workers as "essential" to the U.S. food supply chain during the COVID-19 crisis. Ironically, about two-thirds of U.S. farm workers are undocumented immigrants from Latin America. Either way, they do most of our food picking and processing, especially in Florida. 501 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-03-31/u-s-sanctions-and-coronavirus-why-aid-offers-to-north-korea-but-not-to-cuba Last week, we asked if the U.S. should loosen economic sanctions against countries during grave crises like the new coronavirus. We considered Venezuela; this week we look at Cuba — and U.S. sanctions against its communist regime. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:25:56 -0000 U.S. Sanctions And Coronavirus: Why Aid Offers To North Korea, But Not To Cuba? full WLRN News Last week, we asked if the U.S. should loosen economic sanctions against… Last week, we asked if the U.S. should loosen economic sanctions against countries during grave crises like the new coronavirus. We considered Venezuela; this week we look at Cuba — and U.S. sanctions against its communist regime. 518 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-03-23/in-crises-like-covid-19-should-u-s-ease-sanctions-on-countries-like-venezuela Since COVID-19 is a global pandemic, more Americans are asking a relevant question: In life-and-death emergencies like this, should the U.S. loosen economic sanctions against countries like Cuba, Iran – and especially Venezuela? Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:08:32 -0000 In Crises Like COVID-19, Should U.S. Ease Sanctions On Countries Like Venezuela? full WLRN News Since COVID-19 is a global pandemic, more Americans are asking a relevant… Since COVID-19 is a global pandemic, more Americans are asking a relevant question: In life-and-death emergencies like this, should the U.S. loosen economic sanctions against countries like Cuba, Iran – and especially Venezuela? 519 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-03-10/in-coronavirus-storm-latin-america-caribbean-a-sea-of-relative-calm-will-it-last When São Paulo, Brazil, reported Latin America’s first case of the new coronavirus last month, South Florida had reason to worry. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:43:36 -0000 In Coronavirus Storm, Latin America & Caribbean A Sea Of Relative Calm. Will It Last? full WLRN News When São Paulo, Brazil, reported Latin America’s first case of the new… When São Paulo, Brazil, reported Latin America’s first case of the new coronavirus last month, South Florida had reason to worry. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-03-02/trump-superpac-president-confronts-latam-dictators-sanders-underwater-in-florida Since taking office, President Trump has worked to gain more Latino support in Florida by casting his rival Democrats as socialists – like the regimes in Cuba and Venezuela. Last week, WLRN talked to the Democratic SuperPAC Priorities U.S.A. about the Trump's strategy. They claim it’s the President who resembles Latin American dictators. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:44:14 -0000 Trump SuperPAC: President Confronts LatAm Dictators; Sanders 'Underwater' In Florida full WLRN News Since taking office, President Trump has worked to gain more Latino support in… Since taking office, President Trump has worked to gain more Latino support in Florida by casting his rival Democrats as socialists – like the regimes in Cuba and Venezuela. Last week, WLRN talked to the Democratic SuperPAC Priorities U.S.A. about the Trump's strategy. They claim it’s the President who resembles Latin American dictators. 498 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-02-24/florida-caudilloday-creator-defends-trump-dictator-comparisons-but-quiet-on-sanders Last week, the Democratic Super PAC Priorities U.S.A. launched a social media ad campaign that's created a lot of buzz in South Florida. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 02:29:45 -0000 Florida #CaudilloDay Creator Defends Trump-Dictator Comparisons, But Quiet On Sanders? full WLRN News Last week, the Democratic Super PAC Priorities U.S.A. launched a social media… Last week, the Democratic Super PAC Priorities U.S.A. launched a social media ad campaign that's created a lot of buzz in South Florida. 509 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-02-17/colombias-upcoming-abortion-ruling-could-have-a-big-impact-on-latin-america Colombia’s highest court is about to issue a ruling that could return the country to a total ban on abortion – or bring it in line with Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Either way, because Colombia is one of the region's largest and more culturally influential countries, the decision could have a profound effect on abortion rights in Latin America. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 03:22:44 -0000 Colombia's Upcoming Abortion Ruling Could Have A Big Impact On Latin America full WLRN News Colombia’s highest court is about to issue a ruling that could return the… Colombia’s highest court is about to issue a ruling that could return the country to a total ban on abortion – or bring it in line with Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Either way, because Colombia is one of the region's largest and more culturally influential countries, the decision could have a profound effect on abortion rights in Latin America. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-02-10/award-winning-lgbtq-film-from-guatemala-here-this-week-why-its-star-isnt “José” is an award winning film from Guatemala about a young gay man’s struggles to find love in a socially conservative, homophobic society. “José” opens this Friday in South Florida theaters. But its star, Guatemalan actor Enrique Salanic, won't be here for the film's American premiere, as he'd hoped. That's because the U.S. has denied Salanic a visa to enter the country. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:20:50 -0000 Award-Winning LGBTQ Film From Guatemala Here This Week. Why Its Star Isn't full WLRN News “José” is an award winning film from Guatemala about a young gay man’s… “José” is an award winning film from Guatemala about a young gay man’s struggles to find love in a socially conservative, homophobic society. “José” opens this Friday in South Florida theaters. But its star, Guatemalan actor Enrique Salanic, won't be here for the film's American premiere, as he'd hoped. That's because the U.S. has denied Salanic a visa to enter the country. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-02-03/guaido-game-plan-did-world-tour-revive-stalled-quest-to-oust-venezuelan-regime Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó rallied Venezuelan expats on Saturday at the Miami Airport Convention Center, an event that marked the end of a two-week world tour that included Europe and Canada. The aim was to rekindle international support for his campaign to oust authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which started a year ago. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:35:01 -0000 Guaidó Game Plan: Did World Tour Revive Stalled Quest To Oust Venezuelan Regime? full WLRN News Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó rallied Venezuelan expats on Saturday… Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó rallied Venezuelan expats on Saturday at the Miami Airport Convention Center, an event that marked the end of a two-week world tour that included Europe and Canada. The aim was to rekindle international support for his campaign to oust authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which started a year ago. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-01-27/how-venezuelan-exiles-helped-expose-perfect-example-of-maduro-regime-corruption Early last year, Bulgarian officials discovered almost $70 million had been transferred from Venezuela to a bank in their capital, Sofia. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 03:04:23 -0000 How Venezuelan Exiles Helped Expose 'Perfect Example' Of Maduro Regime Corruption full WLRN News Early last year, Bulgarian officials discovered almost $70 million had been… Early last year, Bulgarian officials discovered almost $70 million had been transferred from Venezuela to a bank in their capital, Sofia. 514 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-01-20/could-el-salvadors-draconian-abortion-ban-become-part-of-floridas-debate Two months ago, Democratic state Rep. Cindy Polo of Miami Lakes visited a prison in El Salvador. Polo met an inmate named Berta Margarita Arana, a Salvadoran woman serving eight years for attempting an abortion. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:02:05 -0000 Could El Salvador's Draconian Abortion Ban Become Part Of Florida's Debate? full WLRN News Two months ago, Democratic state Rep. Cindy Polo of Miami Lakes visited a… Two months ago, Democratic state Rep. Cindy Polo of Miami Lakes visited a prison in El Salvador. Polo met an inmate named Berta Margarita Arana, a Salvadoran woman serving eight years for attempting an abortion. 506 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-01-13/ghost-flights-terror-frights-why-iran-hezbollah-footprint-in-venezuela-matters In 2012, the Presidents of Venezuela and Iran met at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The bromance between Hugo Chávez and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad alarmed Washington, since Venezuela and Iran were (and still are) sworn enemies of the U.S. So Chávez had fun joking that Ahmadinejad had come to help him “fire large missiles” at America. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:50:31 -0000 Ghost Flights, Terror Frights: Why Iran, Hezbollah 'Footprint' In Venezuela Matters full WLRN News In 2012, the Presidents of Venezuela and Iran met at the Miraflores Palace in… In 2012, the Presidents of Venezuela and Iran met at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The bromance between Hugo Chávez and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad alarmed Washington, since Venezuela and Iran were (and still are) sworn enemies of the U.S. So Chávez had fun joking that Ahmadinejad had come to help him “fire large missiles” at America. 509 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2020-01-06/haiti-10-years-after-the-earthquake-why-so-little-recovery-progress-in-a-decade Port-au-Prince was a canyon of crushed concrete and horrified screams as Jean Samson Edouard ran panicked and barefoot through the capital’s Carrefour-Feuilles district. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 03:16:18 -0000 Haiti 10 Years After The Earthquake: Why So Little Recovery Progress In A Decade? full WLRN News Port-au-Prince was a canyon of crushed concrete and horrified screams as Jean… Port-au-Prince was a canyon of crushed concrete and horrified screams as Jean Samson Edouard ran panicked and barefoot through the capital’s Carrefour-Feuilles district. 689 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2019-12-30/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-2019-from-fire-in-the-streets-to-ire-in-the-skies It's hard to wrap your arms around everything that happened 2019 in Latin America and the Caribbean. It's even harder to find any good news — from the violent political unrest that rocked capitals from La Paz to Port-au-Prince, to a record number of fires that ravaged the Amazon rainforest. Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:16:56 -0000 Latin America And The Caribbean 2019: From Fire In The Streets To Ire In The Skies full WLRN News It's hard to wrap your arms around everything that happened 2019 in Latin… It's hard to wrap your arms around everything that happened 2019 in Latin America and the Caribbean. It's even harder to find any good news — from the violent political unrest that rocked capitals from La Paz to Port-au-Prince, to a record number of fires that ravaged the Amazon rainforest. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2019-12-16/how-a-miami-bank-became-hq-for-efforts-that-led-to-panama-invasion-30-years-ago Thirty years ago this Friday – Dec. 20, 1989 – the U.S. invaded Panama. The main objective was to capture the Panamanian dictator, General Manuel Noriega, who was wanted in the U.S. for drug trafficking. The invasion also restored democracy in Panama. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:03:46 -0000 How A Miami Bank Became HQ For Efforts That Led To Panama Invasion 30 Years Ago full WLRN News Thirty years ago this Friday – Dec. 20, 1989 – the U.S. invaded Panama. The… Thirty years ago this Friday – Dec. 20, 1989 – the U.S. invaded Panama. The main objective was to capture the Panamanian dictator, General Manuel Noriega, who was wanted in the U.S. for drug trafficking. The invasion also restored democracy in Panama. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2019-12-02/back-to-the-u-s-cuba-future-new-animosities-raise-fears-relations-may-be-severed-again Last month a big anniversary in the western hemisphere went largely unnoticed in the U.S. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 03:54:35 -0000 Back To The U.S.-Cuba Future? New Animosities Raise Fears Relations May Be Severed Again full WLRN News Last month a big anniversary in the western hemisphere went largely unnoticed… Last month a big anniversary in the western hemisphere went largely unnoticed in the U.S. 507 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2019-11-25/the-elian-drama-20-years-after-miami-judge-remembers-the-hardest-decision Twenty years ago this week, on Thanksgiving Day, a 5-year-old Cuban boy named Elián González was found floating on an inner tube in the Atlantic off Fort Lauderdale. His mother had taken him with her fleeing communist Cuba. She drowned. For the next seven months, Elián was the focus of a bizarre tug-of -war between his father in Cuba and his Cuban exile relatives in Miami – who wanted to keep Elián in the U.S. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:50:29 -0000 The Elián Drama 20 Years After: Miami Judge Remembers The 'Hardest Decision' full WLRN News Twenty years ago this week, on Thanksgiving Day, a 5-year-old Cuban boy named… Twenty years ago this week, on Thanksgiving Day, a 5-year-old Cuban boy named Elián González was found floating on an inner tube in the Atlantic off Fort Lauderdale. His mother had taken him with her fleeing communist Cuba. She drowned. For the next seven months, Elián was the focus of a bizarre tug-of -war between his father in Cuba and his Cuban exile relatives in Miami – who wanted to keep Elián in the U.S. 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2019-11-18/the-immigration-crisis-falls-on-her-doorstep-where-we-come-from-explores-what-happens-next Few issues dominate our politics today more passionately than immigration, but we rarely see the crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border dramatized in fiction. Now Texas author and border native Oscar Cásares has written what one critic calls a “quietly suspenseful” novel titled “Where We Come From.” Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:30:55 -0000 The Immigration Crisis Falls On Her Doorstep. 'Where We Come From' Explores What Happens Next. full WLRN News Few issues dominate our politics today more passionately than immigration, but… Few issues dominate our politics today more passionately than immigration, but we rarely see the crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border dramatized in fiction. Now Texas author and border native Oscar Cásares has written what one critic calls a “quietly suspenseful” novel titled “Where We Come From.” 510 https://www.wlrn.org/show/latin-america-report/2019-11-04/venezuelan-venture-immigrant-women-learn-to-be-entrepreneurs-in-south-florida Of all the problems immigrants need to solve when they settle in the U.S., Yllis Hernandez faced the kind that so often leads to a business. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:21:00 -0000 Venezuelan Venture: Immigrant Women Learn To Be Entrepreneurs In South Florida full WLRN News Of all the problems immigrants need to solve when they settle in the U.S.,… Of all the problems immigrants need to solve when they settle in the U.S., Yllis Hernandez faced the kind that so often leads to a business. 509