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The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how the ...
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Conflictos del mundo que no hay que ignorar. Con Rafael Cavada.
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¿Tienes listo tu pasaporte? Espero que sí, porque estás a punto de embarcarte en un viaje de aprendizaje hacia un país que posiblemente nunca haya cruzado tus oídos.
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To celebrate the 100th episode of the Latin American History Podcast, today we have a special episode (the first of two parts) on Latin American music. In this one we look at the significant contribution made by Latin America's Afro-descended populations on many of the region's genres. We discuss some of the musical techniques used in genres such a…
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*Este no es un nuevo capítulo de Corresponsal*. Ante conflictos armados en distintos puntos del mundo, cabe preguntarse qué tan cerca estamos de una Tercera Guerra Mundial. Rafa Cavada recomienda un episodio del podcast La Ruta Secreta de Francisco Ortega.
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It has been quite a while since we looked at what was happening in Spain and Portugal, and while they have not often been directly relevant to the story of Latin America, things are about to change. In this episode we look at the contemporary kings of Iberia and why, although their reigns did saw huge growth in their New World empires, they general…
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In 1555 the Kingdom of France took the dramatic step of attempting to colonise Brazil. This was the first time that a non-Iberian nation had challenged Portuguese and Spanish hegemony on the continent and would set a precedent which would later be followed by other European powers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-…
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Hugo Wong's book 'America's Lost Chinese' tells the fascinating - and often forgotten - story of a group of Chinese emigrees who made a home for themselves, first in California and then Mexico. It is a story which spans the full spectrum of human experience – involved in it are meetings with presidents and successful business ventures, but also rev…
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In the final part of our series on the conquest of Chile, the conquering stops and a long drawn-out war begins. This will begin a pattern which will continue to the present day, as the Mapuche people fiercely resist outside incursions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries…
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The next phase of Valdivia's campaign was one of expansion. Things were going well, and new settlements were founded. It wasn't all easy however, he faced internal dissension and difficult weather slowed his progress. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl…
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Pese al nivel de conflictividad que caracteriza a la Macrozona Sur, el homicidio de tres carabineros en Cañete hizo al país avanzar hacia un tipo de ataque inédito. ¿Qué herramientas tiene el Estado para operar en situaciones como esta? ¿Qué leyes se pueden invocar ante crímenes de este? Rafa Cavada lo repasa en este capítulo.…
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After all his difficulties preparing for his expedition, Valdivia was finally ready to march down into central Chile. While what he found there wasn't as inhospitable as his countrymen back in Peru believed it to be, it wasn't easy either. The first years of his new colony were a constant struggle to survive as setbacks came from every direction. S…
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Today we start a series on the conquest of Chile. In today's episode we introduce the main protagonists, and the difficulties preparing for a venture which most Spaniards thought was madness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…
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Teherán culpa a Israel del ataque al consulado iraní en Siria, donde al menos siete miembros d la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní resultaron muertos. ¿Es este el antecedente para una escalada regional del conflicto? Rafael Cavada lo explica en este nuevo capítulo de Corresponsal.
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Almost at the same time that Miguel de Buria was founding his brief free kingdom, another man was doing the same in Panama. Bayano would prove to be even more of a problem for the Spanish than his counterpart in Venezuela. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://red…
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Today's episode is an interview with Camilla Townsend about her new book The Aztec Myths. In it we discuss the origins of the Aztec, the workings of their calendar, the codices which provide us with a vital insight into the Aztec world, and how Aztec religious practices were impacted by Christianity after the conquest. The book can be pre-ordered h…
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By 1550 the slave trade had begun to form an important part of Spain's imperial economy, and increasing numbers of people were being imported to work in its plantations and mines. Where there are slaves however, there is resistance and in Venezuela a group managed to break free and form their independent settlement. This is the story of Miguel de B…
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After wasting a lot of time and money following rumours of riches and precious metals, De Coronado had a choice to make - go home, try to make the best of what he had found, or set off on another wild goose chase. The link to the article about the new research into De Coronado's route: https://knowridge.com/2024/02/scientists-discover-possible-coro…
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De Coronado set off to try and find Cibola following de Nizza's dubious directions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant
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El Dorado wasn't the only mythical city which was inspiring the Spanish to march out into the unknown. Somewhere beyond the deserts of northern Mexico, it was thought that there was another. Today we follow de Coronado as he begins his search for the golden city of Cibola, and reunite with Estevanico who we met on the Narvaez expedition. Support th…
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Episodios de violencia, fenómenos migratorios y altibajos económicos han protagonizado las agendas de diversos países de América Latina. En este capítulo, Rafa Cavada repasa los temas que más preocupan en la región a través de los datos y estadísticas más recientes.
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Today we have a special episode - an interview with Allen Wells about his new book Latin America's Democratic Crusade. Allen's book examines the 20th century and argues that, despite the preoccupations within the USA about the Cold War, for many inside the region a different battle was playing out. Not Communism versus Capitalism, but democracy ver…
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Hace unos días, una explosión en las oficinas de Hamás en Beirut, en un suburbio controlado por Hezbolá, ha elevado la tensión en el sector, suscitando temores de que el conflicto entre Israel y Gaza se extienda más allá de la Franja. ¿Cuáles son las posibilidades de que eso ocurra? Rafa Cavada lo explica en este capítulo.…
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Un peligroso líder narcotraficante que se fugó de la cárcel, bandas criminales que controlan los centros penitenciarios y un estallido de violencia en las calles. En este capítulo de Corresponsal, Rafa Cavada entrega las claves para entender la crisis que azota a Ecuador.
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After finding it such hard going, today the Montejos will finish their conquest. That doesn't mean that it will be easy however, to go forwards they will have to take some more steps backwards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O…
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Tras el anuncio de la firma del Decreto de necesidad y urgencia, la ejecución del programa económico de Javier Milei en Argentina se vuelve más compleja. Ante los anuncios de movilizaciones en su contra, el gallito del mandatario con la opinión pública para iniciar una nueva etapa.
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En este episodio Rafa Cavada recomienda Historia Freak, el podcast de Joaquín Barañao. En esta entrega, un repaso a los asombrosos detalles de la vida del Duce, el ateo que creó la Ciudad del Vaticano y el ex socialista que inspiró a Hitler y luego se alió con él.
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El juicio financiero más complicado en la historia moderna del Vaticano llegó a su fin y Rafael Cavada repasa la condena al cardenal Giovanni Angelo Becciu por diversos delitos financieros en este episodio.
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Montejo came back for another go at conquering the Yucatan, and this time he decided to approach it from a different angle. Would he be any more successful this time? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c…
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Una escalada de tensión se ha producido en la parte norte de Sudamérica. En los últimos días, se ha acrecentado la disputa que Venezuela y Guyana mantienen sobre el Esequibo, un área rica en petróleo y minerales que representa más de dos tercios del territorio guyanés. Rafa Cavada te cuenta los detalles del conflicto en este capítulo.…
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La OCDE publicó los resultados de una versión de la Prueba PISA, dando cuenta de una caída sin precedentes en el rendimiento de los estudiantes de 81 países. ¿Qué decisiones deberían tomar los líderes políticos para mejorar sus sistemas educativos? Rafa Cavada lo repasa en este capítulo.
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¿Existe algún tipo de reglamentación o protocolo para enfrentar eventuales nuevas amenazas tecnológicas que pongan en riesgo la seguridad de las personas e instituciones? Rafa Cavada repasa los beneficios y amenazas de la inteligencia artificial en este capítulo de Corresponsal.
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Dando un giro radical en la historia política de Argentina, el libertario Javier Milei fue electo presidente. Pese a su transversal victoria en las urnas, el principal desafío que deberá asumir el economista es el de reformar el país, tal como lo prometió, sin contar actualmente con una mayoría en el Congreso.…
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Los candidatos a la presidencia argentina se enfrentaron por última vez antes de las elecciones, y en este episodio de Corresponsal Rafa Cavada revisa los momentos destacados del debate.
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The Yucatan peninsula formed a big unconquered space between several of the Spanish empire's most important colonies. In 1526 a man named Francisco de Montejo decided it was time to try and bring it under his control. Upon arrival, he faced a difficult natural environment and a Maya population who had no intention of giving up their sovereignty. Su…
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La grave crisis humanitaria en Gaza ha dividido al mundo y comienzan a surgir matices a las posiciones asumidas cuando empezó el conflicto, que eran en su mayoría condenas a los actos de Hamás y apoyo casi irrestricto a Israel. Esto ha dejado a Benjamín Netanyahu en una difícil posición ante la comunidad internacional.…
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En un capítulo especial de Corresponsal, Rafa Cavada recibe a la periodista Soledad Agüero para conversar sobre lo que ha estado ocurriendo en Medio Oriente, donde nuestro corresponsal estuvo 10 días reporteando en terreno.
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Sergio Massa da la sorpresa, gana la primera vuelta, y va al balotaje con Javier Milei el 19 de noviembre. ¿Cuáles serán las estrategias de los candidatos para alcanzar la presidencia?
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While the Spanish were expanding across South America, there was a vast gap in the land they controlled. The River Plate looked like a promising place for would-be conquistadors, and was only a matter of time before somebody tried to conquer it. Doing so turned out to be much more difficult that anticipated. Support this podcast at — https://redcir…
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En este episodio especial, Rafa Cavada cuenta el día a día de lo que sucede entre Israel y Palestina desde la mismísima zona de conflicto.
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Rafael Cavada explica desde cero la guerra eterna entre palestinos e israelíes.
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La tensión en Medio Oriente está a un nivel sin precedentes. En este capítulo, Rafa Cavada aborda este conflicto centenario de múltiples aristas; una guerra eterna que cada cierto tiempo recrudece.
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After a long period of ignoring the Americas, eventually Portugal made it's first efforts to colonise the land they had been allotted in Brazil. It would be a patchy and difficult process, but eventually they managed to establish an administration on which they could start to build. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american…
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Rafa Cavada te cuenta por qué Rusia dejó solo a sus socios de Armenia, y te cuenta desde cero el conflicto entre Armenia y Azerbayan en la región de Nagorno Karabaj.
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El pasado 21 de septiembre, la policía venezolana recuperó el control de la cárcel de Tocorón, una verdadera ciudadela que funcionaba como centro de operaciones de la mega banda criminal conocida como Tren de Aragua. Sin embargo, el líder de la agrupación, el "Niño Guerrero", logró huir del penal. Rafa Cavada te cuenta sobre la intensa búsqueda int…
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With the Spanish expanding into the north west corner of South America, aspiring conquistadors were on the look out for new lands which they could conquer. One of these, Francisco de Orellana, set out on an expedition to find the mythical land of cinnamon, said to be somewhere to the east. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-a…
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Estados Unidos tendrá elecciones presidenciales en noviembre de 2024 y el nombre que lidera las encuestas del Partido Republicano es un viejo conocido: Donald Trump. Sin embargo, ya comenzó a hablarse de una disposición constitucional que podría dejar fuera de competencia al ex presidente. Rafa Cavada te cuenta los detalles en este capítulo de Corr…
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¿Qué hay detrás del cambio de ministro de Defensa en Ucrania? Rafa Cavada revisa la estrategia del presidente Volodimir Zelensky para reemplazarlo por Rustem Umerov.
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Now that the German bankers had control of Venezuela, it's time to find out what they did with it. This episode covers the succession of governors who were put in charge of the colony, and their largely unsuccessful expeditions into the interior Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising…
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La muerte del líder del Grupo Wagner en un confuso accidente de avión ha levantado sospechas sobre el hombre más poderoso de Rusia: Vladimir Putin. Rafa Cavada revisa los antecedentes y otros casos de reconocidos enemigos del líder ruso.
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El reciente ganador de las PASO en Argentina tiene un perfil tan extravagante y propuestas tan radicales que asusta a ciertos sectores de la política de cara a las elecciones generales de octubre. Rafa Cavada revisa la historia y discurso del candidato que mantiene atento a Latinoamérica.
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What links an oil rich nation in the north of South America, the Italian city of Venice, and a German banking family? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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El asesinato a tiros del exdiputado y candidato Fernando Villavicencio a menos de dos semanas de las elecciones agudiza la crisis política de Ecuador y deja un escenario incierto que Rafa Cavada revisa en este capítulo.
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