The violent protests that have rocked Venezuela this month provide the central theme this week on Latin Pulse.  The program analyzes the politics of both the opposition and the government of President Nicolas Maduro.  In reflection, the program also looks at the legacy of the late President Hugo Chavez who died almost a year ago. The news segment of the program covers the latest in the Drug War in Mexico with the capture of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the head of the Sinaloa Cartel. The program also includes a commentary about telenovelas and machismo.


The program includes in-depth interviews with:


David Smilde of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the University of Georgia; and
Julia Buxton of Central European University.


Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Repoter: Zach Cohen; and
Associate Producer: Rae Daniel.
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“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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Venezuela: Discussing the Protest Movement & Memorializing Chavez (Lp2282014)

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Venezuela: Discussing the Protest Movement & Memorializing Chavez (Lp2282014)

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