What will Latin America look like in 2040? It's a question that many experts and onlookers have been asking for a while now. With climate change, socioeconomic equality and the security of the region having become such important subjects in recent decades, one must wonder if the nation comprising Latin America are ready to face them. This is why two expert ... Show More
Yesterday
Uruguay 1930, the First Football World Cup (Uruguay 1930, El Primer Mundial de Fútbol)
<p>The FIFA World Cup is probably the world's biggest sport event, viewed by over 1 BILLION people worldwide, but how did it begin, and why did a tiny South American country, Uruguay, get the honor of hosting its first ever edition?</p><p><br/>In this episode of the Learn Sp ... Show More
29m 43s
Nov 18
José Antonio Páez, The Peasant Who Became President (José Antonio Páez, El Peón Que Se Volvió Presidente)
<p>Though controversial, it would be plausible to say that Venezuela has always had controversial leaders, with some bringing glory to the nation, and others bringing sorrow and pain.</p><p><br/>In the case of José Antonio Páez, both things were simultaneously true, and this stro ... Show More
30m 18s
Nov 2022
Brazil’s Lula joins leftist leaders pushing for change in Latin America
<p>Brazil joins a group of Latin American countries that have elected leftwing leaders. What kind of change will they bring to the region and its relations with the rest of the world? Michael Stott, the FT’s Latin America editor, discusses these questions with Andrés Velasco, dea ... Show More
29m 47s
Mar 2024
News in Slow Spanish Latino #562- Spanish course with current events
Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando del ex-presidente de Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, quien ha sido hallado culpable por narcotráfico; y de la candidata a la presidencia de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y su propuesta de recuperar la comida tradicional mexicana. ... Show More
7m 39s
Jan 2024
¡Adios 2023! ¡Hola 2024! - Goodbye, 2023! Hello, 2024!
<div>In this first episode of 2024, we reflect on extensive travels through Mexico and beyond, exploring vibrant landscapes in Costa Rica, Argentina, and Chile. Candidly sharing personal challenges and unexpected moments, we create an engaging and relatable atmosphere. From the m ... Show More
24m 50s
Nov 2018
Can Netflix Keep Winning? And Why People Are Fleeing Latin America
Youngme, Mihir, and Felix debate whether Netflix’s success is sustainable, before trying to wrap their heads around the unthinkably high murder rate in Latin America. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:Latin America is the Murder Capital ... Show More
31m 56s