This set organizes programs of the "Latin Pulse" series that deal in depth or in some significant mention with Hugo Chavez, the former president of Venezuela and his legacy to his country and Latin America. The file photo of Chavez is from the Cuban government and is in the public domain.
Latest episodes
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The FARC Peace Treaty in Colombia & Politics in Nicaragua (Lp9022016)
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 dissect…
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30 min
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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30 min
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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30 min
Politics: Deteriorating Democracy in Venezuela & Corruption Fallout in Brazil (Lp10162015)
Politics and the competencies of governments in Venezuela and Brazil are the central themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes an in-depth discussion about the state of…
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Anniversary IV: Outstanding Out-Takes & Memorable Excerpts (Lp9182015)
It's the fourth anniversary of "Latin Pulse," and the program celebrates in its own way: a medley of out-takes and pithy comments from the most popular programs of the past year. T…
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Venezuela: Politics, Plots and Propaganda (Lp5082015)
This week, Latin Pulse concludes its spring series of programs looking at the roiling political waters in Venezuela. Experts on the program look at the use of conspiracy theories a…
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Special: Debating Venezuela and Authoritarianism (Lp5012015)
Debating conditions in Venezuela provides a special topic this week on "Latin Pulse," as the program provides an extended time for a diplomatic representative of the Bolivarian gov…
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30 min
Venezuela: Coup Conspiracies & Remembering Hugo Chavez (Lp3062015)
Two years after the death of Hugo Chavez, this week "Latin Pulse" reviews the legacy of this polarizing political figure and what policies from the Chavez era still affect the curr…
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30 min
Political Turmoil in Venezuela & Searching for an End to the Civil War in Colombia (Lp2272015)
Turmoil in Venezuela and the progress in the peace talks for the civil war in Colombia are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The first half of the program analyzes the poli…
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30 min
Venezuela: Petro-State (Lp1092015)
Venezuela, its economy, and its structure as a petro-state are the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. As Venezuela slips into recession and shortages of consumer goods become…
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30 min
Venezuela: Politics, Justice & Democracy (Lp12122014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" rejoins its analysis of Venezuela with a focus on the political and economic debate there. With the U.S. levying economic sanctions on the country due to h…
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30 min
Analyzing the Debt Crisis in Argentina (Lp10172014)
This week, Latin Pulse focuses on Argentina's debt crisis. A federal judge in the U.S. is holding Argentina in contempt for failing to come up with a plan that satisfies all of its…
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30 min
Indigenous Issues: Elections in Bolivia & Politics in the Post-Colonial Era (Lp10102014)
This week, Latin Pulse focuses on the presidential elections and debate over indigenous rights in Bolivia. Evo Morales, Bolivia's popular president runs for a third term in office…
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Elections: Presidential Campaigns in Bolivia & Uruguay (Lp9122014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" focuses on elections in South America. With elections coming in Bolivia and Uruguay next month, the program looks at the leading candidates and key issues…
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30 min
From the Archives: Honduras, Diplomacy and the Coup (LP10072011)
(This is an episode of "Latin Pulse" from the program's archives that has not been previously available via SoundCloud and is available now during the program's summer hiatus. The…
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30 min
From the Archives: Latin American Trade with China & Free Speech Issues (Lp10142011)
(This is an episode of "Latin Pulse" from the program's archives that has not been previously available via SoundCloud and is available now during the program's summer hiatus. The…
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30 min
From the Archives: Reacting to Cuban Reforms & Leftist Politics in Latin America (Lp10212011)
(This is an episode of "Latin Pulse" from the program's archives that has not been previously available via SoundCloud and is available now during the program's summer hiatus. The…
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30 min
From the Archives: Politics in Nicaragua & Venezuela (Lp10272011)
(This is an episode of "Latin Pulse" from the program's archives that has not been previously available via SoundCloud and is available now during the program's summer hiatus. The…
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30 min
Cracking Down on Protests in Venezuela & Police Corruption in El Salvador (Lp5162014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" covers a variety of topics, including the crackdown on the protest movement in Venezuela and corruption tainting police in El Salvador. The segment on Vene…