Latest from Latin Pulse – Sept. 9th

This week Latin Pulse looks at what is in store for Brazil politically and economically after the ouster of President Dilma Rousseff. Also, the program discusses ways to fight the Zika virus, after the disease started in Brazil but has now spread to Central America and beyond.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – Sept. 2nd

The proposed peace treaty dealing with the FARC in Colombia and the deterioration of democracy in Nicaragua are the twin themes on Latin Pulse this week. First, the program dissects the proposed peace pact between the FARC and the Colombian government. Also, the program explores how President Daniel Ortega has manipulated the electoral system in Nicaragua.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – July 29th

Latin Pulse this week includes an in-depth analysis reviewing the state of democracy in Venezuela and how that affects the current crisis situation. The program also discusses how minority groups have been marginalized as part of the negotiations to end the country’s long-running civil war.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – July 15th

This week Latin Pulse includes a wide-ranging discussion of the various crises affecting Venezuela, including the political and economic situations as well as a discussion on the peace process in Colombia and accusations of human rights abuses by the military in Honduras.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – July 8th

The Rio Olympics set for this summer in Brazil and their various problems provide the central themes this week. The program analyzes a variety of challenges for these games including security, crime, transportation, infrastructure, health, and environmental and economic impacts of the games.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – June 24th

This week’s program analyzes the rocky beginnings of the administration of Interim President Michelle Temer in Brazil. The program also provides an analysis of the Copa America in its centennial year, which includes a preview of this weekend’s finale between Argentina and Chile.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – June 17th

The program delves into how Pedro Pablo Kuczynski managed to upset Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential race and what a Kuczynski administration will likely mean. The program also reviews the opening months of President Macri’s term and how his policy shifts have changed Argentina.

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Latest from Latin Pulse – June 10th

This week, Latin Pulse delves into a new report on atrocities in Mexico that have some calling for action by the ICC. The program also discusses moves toward justice in Guatemala for the indigenous Maya, including analysis of the genocide case against former dictator Efrain Rios Montt.

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