Latin Pulse gives a special focus this week to the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Latin America. The program covers the content and plans of the pope for visits to Mexico and Cuba. The program also features discussion of the economic situation in Central America, covering new dynamism for diversification of the economy. The news segment of the program provides a reaction to progress in the presidential election campaign in Mexico.

In-Depth Interviews:
Tom Quigley formerly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and
Dr. Benedicte Bull of the University of Oslo.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

The photo is from the Catholic Church of England and Wales via Flickr, using a Creative Commons license:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/catholicism/4601222212/

For sequels to this program please see:
http://soundcloud.com/latinpulse/lp3302012 ; and
http://soundcloud.com/latinpulse/lp5042012

Previewing the Pope's Tour & Central American Business (Lp3232012)

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Previewing the Pope's Tour & Central American Business (Lp3232012)

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