Obscure Latin American history, capitalism and corruption. Each week, your hosts, Carmen and Cristina, will tell each other a story about Latino/Latine... more
Victor Jara was a popular singer in Chile, famous for his folk songs that focused on politics, human rights, and... more
In October 1998, General Augusto Pinochet was arrested for crimes of genocide and terrorism. He spent months in house arrest... more
In the aftermath of the Pinochet coup, Chileans faced unimaginable horrors under the military dictatorship. The Caravan of Death: Initiated... more
After Salvador Allende's presidency in Chile and the coup that deposed him, one man rose to power: Augusto Pinochet. A... more
On 9/11/1973, Salvador Allende’s government was overthrown by the military. Among the conspirators was Chile’s future dictator, Augusto Pinochet. In... more
Salvador Allende died during the US backed coup of Chile, but other than that, not a lot of people are... more
On the 18th of April of 1996, 6-year-old Luis Corzo was abducted together with his father Juan Corzo, Jr. from... more
La Cucaracha is a popular Mexican folk song, there's no doubt that almost everyone has heard a version of this... more
On December 20, 1989 the United States launched Operation Just Cause, invading Panama, under the guise of capturing dictator Manuel... more
On July 30, 1975 Salvadoran students were peacefully protesting in San Salvador when they were met by police and national... more