Ep. 8: Latin America is Not Your Playground

The US has had its hands in Latin American politics for decades. On this episode we explore the possible ramifications of US interventionism in Central and South American countries. We look at the ways 'American' media portrays Latin American countries in the context of their political climates and how the US is sometimes culpable for these conditions. Through movies like "American Made" and shows like "Narcos" we dissect the narratives of white saviorism and latinx erasure. So warm up your conchas, put some sugar in your cafecito and get ready for your regular dose of cultural criticism.
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Show Notes:
Rihanna's Hustle Continues:
https://www.vogue.com/article/rihanna-savage-x-fenty-lingerie-launch-details
Some updates on Nicaragua: https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/nicaragua
TPS Ends for Honduras:
http://www.newsweek.com/thousands-face-deportation-trump-quietly-dismantles-temporary-protected-status-916268
The Basics of Operation CONDOR:
https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2013/03/20133
67461442124.html
United Fruit Company and the Guatemalan Coup:
https://www.umbc.edu/che/tahlessons/pdf/historylabs/Guatemalan_Coup_student:RS01.pdf
Media Discussed:
"Narcos"
"American Made"
"Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett
"Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights"
"Who the Hell is Juliette?"
"Camanchaca" by Diego Zúñiga
"Lost City Radio" by Daniel Alarcón
"Y Tu Mamá También"
" Fantasmagorias"