The death of Hugo Chavez is again under the microscope this week as "Latin Pulse" looks at conspiracy theories in Latin America.  The program includes an interview with a medical expert about allegations Chavez was poisoned.  The discussion also delves into how populist leaders sometimes use conspiracy theories to communicate and connect with their supporters. The news segment of the program covers the visit of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to South America and how countries there confronted him with their negative reactions to the espionage programs unveiled by Edward Snowden, a former contractor working for U.S. intelligence agencies.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:


Carlos de la Torre of the University of Kentucky; and
Dr. Ronald Goans of Tulane University & the U.S. Dept. of Energy at Oak Ridge.


Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine.

The photo of the late President Hugo Chavez and his daughters at his bedside in a Cuban hospital is from the Venezuelan government and is in the public domain.  The photo was released less than a month before Chavez died.

“Latin Pulse” is produced at American University’s School of Communication. This program is sponsored by the university’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS), in association with Link TV.

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Exploring Conspiracy Theories in Venezuela & Beyond (Lp8162013)

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Exploring Conspiracy Theories in Venezuela & Beyond (Lp8162013)

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