Bonus Episode: Amb. Thomas Shannon on How Lula's Win Resets Brazil's Foreign Policy
In January, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will start a third term as Brazil’s president two decades after he began his first—and in a remarkably changed world. In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to B...
3 Nov 202223min
What the Guacamaya Hacks Reveal about Latin American Militaries
In September, a group of hacktivists known as Guacamaya sparked reverberations across much of Latin America when it released millions of documents and emails from the military and police forces of Chi...
26 Okt 202226min
The Battle For Brazil's Divided Electorate
On October 2nd, Brazilians split the ballots—and the country—between former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Quaest pollster Felipe Nunes talks about whether the polls...
13 Okt 202228min
What Do We Really Know about the Latino Vote?
Every election cycle, both Democrats and Republicans are reminded of the power of the Latino voter—who are now the second largest demographic group in the electorate. However, is either party’s approa...
29 Sep 202232min
Mexico's March toward the 2024 Election
From the presidential state of the union to Independence Day, September in Mexico is a politically momentous time. This year, it saw President Andrés Manuel López Obrador usher through a deepening mil...
13 Sep 202230min
Kingmakers and Key Issues in Brazil's Lula–Bolsonaro Showdown
Pollster Felipe Nunes talks with AS/COA Online about swing votes, electoral issues, and what’s at stake for the Lula and Bolsonaro presidential campaigns ahead of the October 2 presidential election. ...
11 Aug 202234min
Reissue: Emily Hersh on Whether Latin America Can Power Up Its Lithium Prospects
Latin America in Focus is taking a break to recharge and we’re reissuing one of our favorite episodes this year. We hope you get a chance to take time off and that you can join us for new episodes so...
28 Juli 202230min
Cyber Attacks In Costa Rica Expose A Regional Threat
Starting in April, Costa Rica experienced a debilitating cyberattack that crippled the government and the private sector’s ability to operate. It also served as a warning to countries across Latin Ame...
13 Juli 202221min
