<![CDATA[LatAm Dialogue]]>Looking for a quick way to understand Latin America’s biggest stories? You’re in the right place. LatAm Dialogue is a podcast designed to keep English-language audiences up to date on the region. Each month, Sonja and Isabel — along with occasional guests — research and discuss the biggest news and trends shaping Latin America. Episodes are kept short, making them the perfect way to stay informed. Enjoy listening!

]]>https://latamdialogue.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:08:24 GMTThu, 14 May 2026 10:46:46 GMT60LatAm Dialogue<p>Looking for a quick way to understand Latin America’s biggest stories? You’re in the right place. <i>LatAm Dialogue</i> is a podcast designed to keep English-language audiences up to date on the region. Each month, Sonja and Isabel — along with occasional guests — research and discuss the biggest news and trends shaping Latin America. Episodes are kept short, making them the perfect way to stay informed. Enjoy listening!</p>episodicLatAm Dialoguelatamdialogue@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Peru's elections, a big trade deal and Cuba in crisis]]>This episode explains Peru’s recent high-stakes elections, the signing of a major EU-Mercosur trade deal, and takes a deep dive into Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis, which has made daily life on the island increasingly difficult.

]]>c2897fff-389f-4b07-a0e4-f759988b5714Mon, 18 May 2026 15:46:06 GMT<p>This episode explains Peru’s recent high-stakes elections, the signing of a major EU-Mercosur trade deal, and takes a deep dive into Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis, which has made daily life on the island increasingly difficult.</p>no00:29:5231Peru's elections, a big trade deal and Cuba in crisisfull<![CDATA[EP11: In focus- LGBTQ+ rights in Latin America ]]>We are back with LatAm Dialogues season 2! To kick off this season, we have this in focus episode on LGBTQ+, and specifically transgender, rights in Latin America. First, we speak to Tom, who is writing his thesis on the transmasculine community in Cuba, about where the region is in terms of rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. We then had the pleasure of having Liam on the podcast, a Cuban LGBTQ+ activist and the writer, director and cinematographer of the award winning documentary Mi Alma Azul (https://vimeo.com/424896529 password: LiamyAnabel). He discusses what it is like to be a trans activist in Cuba and the work he has been doing to support the community, including his documentary. 

Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhmkTOUYPcRDhxEQTGTrBx4-k0GIlGoMUtQBRHb6Bak/edit?usp=sharing 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP11-In-focus--LGBTQ-rights-in-Latin-America-e1h4fbo079c8f2d-8e08-43a4-a61e-f3f5d7698f76Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:23:33 GMT<p>We are back with LatAm Dialogues season 2! To kick off this season, we have this in focus episode on LGBTQ+, and specifically transgender, rights in Latin America. First, we speak to Tom, who is writing his thesis on the transmasculine community in Cuba, about where the region is in terms of rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. We then had the pleasure of having Liam on the podcast, a Cuban LGBTQ+ activist and the writer, director and cinematographer of the award winning documentary <em>Mi Alma Azul (https://vimeo.com/424896529 password: LiamyAnabel). </em>He discusses what it is like to be a trans activist in Cuba and the work he has been doing to support the community, including his documentary. </p> <p>Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhmkTOUYPcRDhxEQTGTrBx4-k0GIlGoMUtQBRHb6Bak/edit?usp=sharing </p> no00:27:3821EP11: In focus- LGBTQ+ rights in Latin America full<![CDATA[EP12: Russia's relationship with Latin America and the effects of the invasion of Ukraine on the region ]]>Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent war have dominated headlines around the world in recent weeks. In this episode, LatAm Dialogue's team looks into Latin America's historical relationship with Russia with the help of Andre Pagliarini, a professor in Latin American history. We then discuss with Bryan, a political risk analyst from Cuba, what Latin America's immediate response to the invasion was as well as some likely repercussions that the events will have on the region.  

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP12-Russias-relationship-with-Latin-America-and-the-effects-of-the-invasion-of-Ukraine-on-the-region-e1i24or88fcd0a2-6a2a-4cf5-8140-0bb3ecd8df0bWed, 04 May 2022 09:00:11 GMT<p>Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent war have dominated headlines around the world in recent weeks. In this episode, LatAm Dialogue's team looks into Latin America's historical relationship with Russia with the help of Andre Pagliarini, a professor in Latin American history. We then discuss with Bryan, a political risk analyst from Cuba, what Latin America's immediate response to the invasion was as well as some likely repercussions that the events will have on the region.  </p> no00:32:36EP12: Russia's relationship with Latin America and the effects of the invasion of Ukraine on the region full<![CDATA[EP 4: In focus- political crackdowns in Nicaragua]]>Over the past month, Ortega has arrested over 26 members of his opposition in the lead up to elections in November. In this episode, Latam Dialogue's Sonja and Isabel interview two young activists in Nicaragua who explain the context and history that has led to this blatant effort to undermine democracy. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-4-In-focus--political-crackdowns-in-Nicaragua-e14ad54c0eb3dc7-7f0f-43f9-ab2a-b5734dfecc6bMon, 12 Jul 2021 08:26:56 GMT<p>Over the past month, Ortega has arrested over 26 members of his opposition in the lead up to elections in November. In this episode, Latam Dialogue's Sonja and Isabel interview two young activists in Nicaragua who explain the context and history that has led to this blatant effort to undermine democracy. </p> no00:36:36EP 4: In focus- political crackdowns in Nicaraguafull<![CDATA[EP 5: Cuba's first mass protests since the Revolution and the assassination of Haiti's president. ]]>In this episode, Sonja interviews Bryan, a Cuban freelance political risk analyst who helps explain why the protests in Cuba happened now and what it has been like in Havanna over the past few weeks. In the second half, Isabel and Sonja discuss the shocking assassination of Moise, Haiti's president on the 7th of July and the political context of one of the world's poorest countries. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-5-Cubas-first-mass-protests-since-the-Revolution-and-the-assassination-of-Haitis-president-e14vkg4ebfda379-6548-4086-bebd-afde7f623812Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:35:13 GMT<p>In this episode, Sonja interviews Bryan, a Cuban freelance political risk analyst who helps explain why the protests in Cuba happened now and what it has been like in Havanna over the past few weeks. In the second half, Isabel and Sonja discuss the shocking assassination of Moise, Haiti's president on the 7th of July and the political context of one of the world's poorest countries. </p> no00:22:06EP 5: Cuba's first mass protests since the Revolution and the assassination of Haiti's president. full<![CDATA[EP14: Mining in Latin America]]>This episode focuses on Latin America's mining industry and the opportunities but also the negative consequences it has brought the region. Sonja Rijnen, LatAm Dialogue's editor-in-chief, interviews Tom Gatehouse, author of soon-to-be-published book 'The Heart of Our Earth: Community resistance to mining in Latin America'.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP14-Mining-in-Latin-America-e202o987fa1b0b8-e803-48ed-8422-93ce3711d009Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:02:24 GMT<p>This episode focuses on Latin America's mining industry and the opportunities but also the negative consequences it has brought the region. Sonja Rijnen, LatAm Dialogue's editor-in-chief, interviews Tom Gatehouse, author of soon-to-be-published book 'The Heart of Our Earth: Community resistance to mining in Latin America'.</p> no00:28:16EP14: Mining in Latin Americafull<![CDATA[EP 9: Argentina's political crisis & elections and the Pandora Papers]]>In a few weeks, Argentina will hold mid-term legislative elections. This comes after primaries that were held in September and weeks of political crises. In this episode, LatAm Dialogue editor, Lucas, runs us through what has been happening in the country. After this, Sonja and Isabel discuss the revelations of the Pandora Papers and what this means for Latin America. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-9-Argentinas-political-crisis--elections-and-the-Pandora-Papers-e19leq480603f78-fe71-4ad9-8391-4ddf796da8d7Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:46:54 GMT<p>In a few weeks, Argentina will hold mid-term legislative elections. This comes after primaries that were held in September and weeks of political crises. In this episode, LatAm Dialogue editor, Lucas, runs us through what has been happening in the country. After this, Sonja and Isabel discuss the revelations of the Pandora Papers and what this means for Latin America. </p> no00:31:01EP 9: Argentina's political crisis & elections and the Pandora Papersfull<![CDATA[EP 10: All important elections in Chile and Honduras ]]>Towards the end of November 2021, both Chileans and Hondurans went to the polls to elect their new Presidents. In the first half of this episode, Isabel discusses these all-important elections in Chile with Carolina, a political activist living in Santiago. It is said that Chileans are more polarised than ever and this Sunday, the 19th of December, they will vote in the second round between two very different (or not so different depending on how you see it) candidates. After this, listen to Lucas interview Jalileh, a student from Honduras who explains who Xiomara Castro is and why her election is significant. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-10-All-important-elections-in-Chile-and-Honduras-e1bta5h408ae46c-2acb-488c-acfc-e0c27cdfa461Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:36:01 GMT<p>Towards the end of November 2021, both Chileans and Hondurans went to the polls to elect their new Presidents. In the first half of this episode, Isabel discusses these all-important elections in Chile with Carolina, a political activist living in Santiago. It is said that Chileans are more polarised than ever and this Sunday, the 19th of December, they will vote in the second round between two very different (or not so different depending on how you see it) candidates. After this, listen to Lucas interview Jalileh, a student from Honduras who explains who Xiomara Castro is and why her election is significant. </p> no00:32:18EP 10: All important elections in Chile and Honduras full<![CDATA[EP 2: Mexico's massive elections and Lasso's inauguration in Ecuador]]>In this episode, the team at LatAm Dialogue discuss the significance and implications of Mexico's midterm elections in which 93 million people were eligible to vote. Importantly, we discuss the preliminary results and their meaning for president AMLO. In the second part of the episode, Sonja and Carlos discuss the inauguration of Guillermo Lasso, Ecuador's first right-wing president in over a decade. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-2-Mexicos-massive-elections-and-Lassos-inauguration-in-Ecuador-e12gnrbe0db6fbc-a392-4580-8f81-157ebd94143aThu, 10 Jun 2021 08:10:34 GMT<p>In this episode, the team at LatAm Dialogue discuss the significance and implications of Mexico's midterm elections in which 93 million people were eligible to vote. Importantly, we discuss the preliminary results and their meaning for president AMLO. In the second part of the episode, Sonja and Carlos discuss the inauguration of Guillermo Lasso, Ecuador's first right-wing president in over a decade. </p> no00:29:18EP 2: Mexico's massive elections and Lasso's inauguration in Ecuadorfull<![CDATA[EP 3: El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as a legal tender and Peru's elections]]>In a world-first, under the leadership of President Bukele, El Salvador passed a law making Bitcoin an official currency in the country. In this episode, we explain what this actually means and what some of the benefits but also drawback this will have for the country. In the second half, we discuss the results of Peru's presidential election held in the beginning of June. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-3-El-Salvador-adopts-Bitcoin-as-a-legal-tender-and-Perus-elections-e13docka16937f1-573e-4f14-ac21-6f71b3c7e4f1Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:51:24 GMT<p>In a world-first, under the leadership of President Bukele, El Salvador passed a law making Bitcoin an official currency in the country. In this episode, we explain what this actually means and what some of the benefits but also drawback this will have for the country. In the second half, we discuss the results of Peru's presidential election held in the beginning of June. </p> no00:33:32EP 3: El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as a legal tender and Peru's electionsfull<![CDATA[EP13: Human Rights Defenders in Latin America ]]>In this episode of LatAm Dialogues, we focus on the situation for human rights defenders in Latin America where it has become increasingly dangerous to protect human rights. We are lucky enough to have the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor as our guest. She also founded the NGO Front Line Defenders and is a global expert on this topic. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP13-Human-Rights-Defenders-in-Latin-America-e1p2ef99595b6b8-9808-4668-83ed-bc49e8fbcfabMon, 10 Oct 2022 18:27:29 GMT<p>In this episode of LatAm Dialogues, we focus on the situation for human rights defenders in Latin America where it has become increasingly dangerous to protect human rights. We are lucky enough to have the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor as our guest. She also founded the NGO Front Line Defenders and is a global expert on this topic. </p> no00:27:10EP13: Human Rights Defenders in Latin America full<![CDATA[EP 8: In focus- abortion rights and the feminist movement in Latin America ]]>Earlier this month, in a historical ruling celebrated by feminists all over the world, Mexico's supreme court decriminalised abortion. In this episode, Sonja and Isabel discuss in more detail what this new legislation actually entails. In the second half of the podcast, Lucas talks with two activists from Latin America about abortion rights and feminist movements more broadly in Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador as well as the region as a whole. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-8-In-focus--abortion-rights-and-the-feminist-movement-in-Latin-America-e18csid4fe2d911-15d1-41cb-ba02-1f12a19baeb0Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:07:03 GMT<p>Earlier this month, in a historical ruling celebrated by feminists all over the world, Mexico's supreme court decriminalised abortion. In this episode, Sonja and Isabel discuss in more detail what this new legislation actually entails. In the second half of the podcast, Lucas talks with two activists from Latin America about abortion rights and feminist movements more broadly in Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador as well as the region as a whole. </p> no00:33:28EP 8: In focus- abortion rights and the feminist movement in Latin America full<![CDATA[EP 1: Chile's referendum and Colombia's mass protests]]>LatAm Dialogues Episode 1! In this first episode, with the help of Fabien Muñoz, a politics student at PUC in Chile, we explain and discuss the recent referendum in Chile in which citizens elected those who will be drafting their new constitution over the coming months and the implications of this. We also analyse the recent mass protests in Colombia that have made headlines around the world and how the protests fit into regional social and economic trends.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-1-Chiles-referendum-and-Colombias-mass-protests-e11ncnse497c5e0-8ddd-45f7-a2e9-0a571499e7cbThu, 27 May 2021 20:03:56 GMT<p>LatAm Dialogues Episode 1! In this first episode, with the help of Fabien Muñoz, a politics student at PUC in Chile, we explain and discuss the recent referendum in Chile in which citizens elected those who will be drafting their new constitution over the coming months and the implications of this. We also analyse the recent mass protests in Colombia that have made headlines around the world and how the protests fit into regional social and economic trends.</p> no00:26:291EP 1: Chile's referendum and Colombia's mass protestsfull<![CDATA[EP 6: Bolsonaro's claims of election fraud and Castillo's eventful first weeks as Peru's president.]]>In this episode, Sonja talks with Tom Kissock-Mamede about Brazil's president, Bolsonaro's, claims of election fraud. We discuss what he means by this and what the likely consequences are. In the second half, Isabel and Sonja discuss Castillo's chosen cabinet members in Peru and why these have been so controversial. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-6-Bolsonaros-claims-of-election-fraud-and-Castillos-eventful-first-weeks-as-Perus-president-e15s81q5ae0a56b-dffd-45b2-bb6c-22b2255e6ca3Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:20:53 GMT<p>In this episode, Sonja talks with Tom Kissock-Mamede about Brazil's president, Bolsonaro's, claims of election fraud. We discuss what he means by this and what the likely consequences are. In the second half, Isabel and Sonja discuss Castillo's chosen cabinet members in Peru and why these have been so controversial. </p> no00:25:20EP 6: Bolsonaro's claims of election fraud and Castillo's eventful first weeks as Peru's president.full<![CDATA[EP 7: El Salvador's courts rule presidents can serve two consecutive terms and negotiations in Venezuela]]>In this episode of LatAm Dialogues, a new member to our editorial team, Lucas, interviews an El Salvadorian multi-media journalists about a recent ruling in which El Salvador's highest court decided that the country's president can serve two consecutive terms in office, paving the way for current president Nayib Bukele to run for re-election in 2024. Following this, Isabel talks with Sonja about how recent negotiations have been going between Venezuela's authoritarian ruler, Maduro, and the opposition. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latam-dialogue/episodes/EP-7-El-Salvadors-courts-rule-presidents-can-serve-two-consecutive-terms-and-negotiations-in-Venezuela-e178c8r73ba633c-6494-47a2-8809-75d99a94256dSun, 12 Sep 2021 07:13:26 GMT<p>In this episode of LatAm Dialogues, a new member to our editorial team, Lucas, interviews an El Salvadorian multi-media journalists about a recent ruling in which El Salvador's highest court decided that the country's president can serve two consecutive terms in office, paving the way for current president Nayib Bukele to run for re-election in 2024. Following this, Isabel talks with Sonja about how recent negotiations have been going between Venezuela's authoritarian ruler, Maduro, and the opposition. </p> no00:26:21EP 7: El Salvador's courts rule presidents can serve two consecutive terms and negotiations in Venezuelafull