This set collects programs from the "Latin Pulse" series that deal with cultural issues in Latin America. The image is by Bart Heird of Minneapolis, MN, via Flickr, using a Creative Commons license: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicagobart/3409063700/
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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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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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Films: 'Olvidados' from Bolivia & 'The Second Mother' from Brazil (Lp1082016)
Latin American films provide the central focus for Latin Pulse this week. The program completes its two-part conversation on the film Olvidados, which recounts Operation Condor and…
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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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Culture and Politics: Sabado Gigante Ends & the Argentine Presidential Campaign (Lp9252015)
Culture and politics provide the themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program looks backward at the end of the popular Univision program Sabado Gigante and how it survived despite…
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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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Puerto Rico & Mexico: Media, Identity and Politics (Lp5292015)
Originating in Puerto Rico again this week, Latin Pulse looks at issues of identity, the media and politics on both the island and in Mexico. The program discusses how U.S. and Lat…
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Exploring Puerto Rico & the Special Ties between Mexico and the U.S. (Lp5262015)
Originating in Puerto Rico this week, "Latin Pulse" takes a look at the status of the island and whether there is movement forward on a change to statehood or independence. The pro…
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Remembering Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4172015)
Memories and reviews of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his work take center stage this week on Latin Pulse as this week marks a year since the death of this winner of the Nobel Prize f…
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Exploring the Nisman Case in Argentina & Judaism in Latin America (Lp4032015)
Judaism, anti-semitism, and Argentina provide the main themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program revisits the mysterious case of the death of Alberto Nisman, a special prosecuto…
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Cuba: The Arts & the Internet (Lp3272015)
The arts and the internet in Cuba provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes an in-depth discussion with two of Cuba's leaders in the arts, discussing a…
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Special: The Chinese Strategy in Latin America & The Cultural Influence of China in Peru (Lp2202015)
China and its economic and geopolitical strategy and cultural influence provide the central themes for this week's edition of Latin Pulse. The first half of the program examines th…
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The Mysterious Death of Alberto Nisman & Celebrating Carnival in Brazil (Lp2132015)
Mystery and celebration are the twin themes of Latin Pulse this week. The mystery is provided through an analysis of the complex case regarding the death of Alberto Nisman, a speci…
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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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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…
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Crises: Undocumented Minors on the Border & Media Economics (Lp9262014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" comes remotely from Costa Rica to deal with two issues of crisis: the media economic crisis in Costa Rica and beyond, and the problem of undocumented and u…
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The Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America & the Death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4182014)
Death and resurrection are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The theme of resurrection is provided just ahead of the Easter season through an examination of the growth of e…
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The Japanese in Latin America & a New President for Honduras (Lp1232014)
Controversy in Honduras and the impact of Japanese emigrants on Latin America provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. Next week, Honduras is set to inaugurate Juan Orland…