This compilation organizes various "Latin Pulse" programs that deal with indigenous issues. The photo of an indigenous street vendor in Guatemala is by Abe Kleinfeld via Flickr, using a Creative Commons license: http://www.flickr.com/photos/abekleinfeld/2499395577/
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Special: The U.S. Elections, the Cuban View & Education in South America (Lp11052016)
This special edition of Latin Pulse includes a different perspective on the presidential elections in the U.S.: a view from Cuba. A Cuban professor discusses how the elections coul…
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Venezuela in Crisis & Indigenous and Afro-Colombian Views of Colombia's Peace Talks (LP7292016)
Venezuela, Colombia, and their simmering problems provide the central themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes an in-depth analysis reviewing the state of democracy in…
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Special: Crisis in Venezuela; the Peace Process in Colombia; and Brazillionaires (LP7152016)
An hour-long special covers various issues regarding human rights and democratization on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes a wide-ranging discussion of the various crises…
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Human Rights: Seeking Justice in Mexico & Guatemala (Lp6102016)
Human rights violations in Mexico and Guatemala provide the themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program delves into a new report on atrocities in Mexico that have some calling f…
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Films: 'Embrace of the Serpent' from Colombia & Notable Releases from Brazil (Lp2262016)
Latin American cinema provides the key discussion points this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes an in-depth discussion with the director of "Embrace of the Serpent," the…
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Politics: Tensions in Venezuela & Constitutional Debate in Bolivia (Lp2192016)
Politics in Venezuela and Bolivia provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program analyzes the political fights between Venezuela's new National Assembly and Presi…
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Mexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)
Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus o…
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Program No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)
Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included i…
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Culture and Politics: The Operation Condor Film & Presidential Changes in Argentina (Lp12042015)
"Latin Pulse" returns from holiday hiatus this week, with a program about culture and politics. The program previews the film "Olvidados," about Operation Condor, that will soon ma…
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Brazil: Corruption & Development (Lp10022015)
Brazil and its struggles with corruption and development provides the central focus on Latin Pulse this week. The program discusses in detail the various corruption scandals that h…
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Religion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)
Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's…
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El Salvador & Guatemala: Seeking Human Rights Justice (Lp8142015)
Pursuit of justice in major human rights cases in Central America provide the main themes this week on Latin Pulse. First, the program considers the potential extradition of Inocen…
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Colombia: Development Concerns & Honoring Emigrant Culture (Lp8072015)
Colombia and its civil war provide some of the central themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program discusses land reform, rural development, and indigenous issues and how they a…
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Analyzing the Andes Trip of Pope Francis (Lp7102015)
Pope Francis and his trip to the Andes region of Latin America provides the central theme on "Latin Pulse." The program includes a deep theological discussion of how Pope Francis i…
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Mexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)
What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regard…
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Rejoining the Immigration Debate & Revisiting the Zapatistas (Lp2062015)
The debate over immigration in the U.S. took center stage in Washington, DC, and with the U.S. Congress this week, and that provides one of the main themes for this edition of Lati…
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Indigenous Religions: The Maya & the Aztecs (Lp1162015)
During the first month of the new year, Latin Pulse focuses on the spiritual aspects of indigenous communities as a way of providing reflection on this time of change. The program…
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The Tequila Special (Lp12192014)
In this special edition of "Latin Pulse," we dip into the holiday spirit, literally, by exploring the spirit of tequila. The program includes an in-depth discussion of the business…
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Analysis of the U.N. Climate Conference in Peru & the Presidential Election in Uruguay (Lp11212014)
This week, Latin Pulse goes in-depth on politics and the environment. The program gives a preview of the United Nations conference on climate set for next month in Peru. And the pr…
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Religious Culture: Day of the Dead & Mayan Spirituality (Lp10312014)
This week, Latin Pulse studies the culture of indigenous religions as the program dives into the history of the Day of the Dead. The program takes a look at the impact of coloniali…