Podcast: Latin America Today

WOLA’s podcast series showcases news and analysis about the hemisphere. “The Week Ahead,” hosted by Adam Isacson, previews the latest on human rights, democracy, social justice, and U.S. policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout the week, “Latin America Today” provides an in-depth look at current issues with WOLA experts and special guests. New podcasts will be posted at least twice a week, but you can listen anytime, anywhere, by downloading it to your iPod or other MP3 player via RSS or iTunes. Tune in and join us!

Venezuela after Chávez

A conversation with WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde

8 Mar 2013

On the day that President Hugo Chávez is laid to rest in Caracas, Adam Isacson talks to WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde, who is there, about the future of Venezuela's politics, economy, and foreign policy.

The Week Ahead: February 5, 2013

Colombia peace talks, Brazil nightclub tragedy, Venezuela prison violence

5 Feb 2013

Adam looks at a rough patch in Colombia's peace talks, the aftermath of Brazil's tragic nightclub fire, and violence in Venezuela's prisons.

The Week Ahead: January 25, 2013

CELAC summit, Venezuela uncertainty, Colombia-FARC talks

25 Jan 2013

Adam looks at the CELAC-Europe summit in Chile, uncertainty about Hugo Chávez's health in Venezuela, and the Colombia government-FARC peace talks.

The Week Ahead: October 8, 2012

Venezuela elections, Defense Department policy statement, Alberto Fujimori

9 Oct 2012

The results of Venezuela's elections are in. The U.S. Defense Department publishes a hemisphere policy statement. Pressure mounts to release Alberto Fujimori from prison.

Venezuela's Upcoming Elections

A conversation with WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde

19 Sep 2012

Venezuela's October 7 presidential election is 17 days away. Adam talks to WOLA Senior Fellow David Smilde, who edits "Venezuelan Politics and Human Rights" (venezuelablog.tumblr.com), about the "horserace," public opinion and challenges facing President Hugo Chávez and challenger Henrique Capriles.

"Violentology": A conversation about Colombia with Stephen Ferry

Photojournalist Stephen Ferry is the author of "Violentology" a remarkable new chronicle of Colombia's long conflict.

17 Sep 2012

Adam talks with Stephen Ferry, photojournalist and author of the new book "Violentology: A Manual of the Colombian Conflict."

The Week Ahead: September 7, 2012

Colombia peace talks, Mexico presidential transition, Honduras drug plane shootdowns

7 Sep 2012

Peace talks between the Colombian government and FARC are now official. Mexico's presidential transition moves ahead, with only modest changes foreseen on security. Honduran media reports indicate friction over shootdowns of suspected drug planes.

The Week Ahead: August 31, 2012

Peace prospects in Colombia, CIA personnel shot in Mexico, Marines in Guatemala

1 Sep 2012

Peace talks with the FARC guerrillas appear to be restarting in Colombia. In a strange incident, Mexican federal police fire on a car carrying CIA employees. 200 U.S. Marines are carrying out a counter-drug operation in Guatemala.

Colombia labor and land update

A conversation with Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli of WOLA's Andes Program

28 Aug 2012

Adam talks to Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, WOLA's senior associate for the Andes, about her recent visit to the Urabá and Atrato regions of Colombia. Topics covered include labor rights, land-rights leaders under threat, and prospects for peace talks.

Justice for human rights abuses in Mexico

A conversation with Alejandro Anaya of CIDE

19 Aug 2012

Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that an alleged military human rights abuse should be tried in civilian courts. Alejandro Anaya of CIDE talks about the challenges ahead, and how international actors help advance Mexican human rights defenders' work.