Latin America Correspondent

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Independent commentary & analysis from Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio, featured on The Times, talkRADIO, LBC, ABC, & more.

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Paraguay & Argentina in World Cup Racism Controversy 11.07.2026 6:21

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Henry Bonsu for Times Radio about the racism controversy generated for Paraguay and Argentina around the World Cup. Support the show

Mexico Calls for Criminal Charges Over Deaths of 17 Nationals in ICE Custody 10.07.2026 2:29

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at how the Sheinbaum administration is raising the stakes still further with the US, now over the deaths of Mexican nationals in migrant custody, as well as this week's killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. Support the show

Mexico Calls for Clarification Over Zambada Kidnap After FBI Displays Plane Used at Museum 09.07.2026 3:00

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with analysis from the ongoing tension between the USA and Mexico over the 2024 covert kidnap of the Sinaloa Cartel's 'El Mayo' Zambada. Support the show

Regional Round-Up: Latest from Venezuela; Cuba Suffers New Nationwide Blackout; LAC Bloc Adopts Ethical AI Declaration 07.07.2026 5:30

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with a round-up and analysis of news from across the region. To support the show or get in touch, email latinamericacorrespondent@gmail.com Support the show

An Instant Classic: Mexico vs. England at the Estadio Azteca a World Cup Match for the Ages 06.07.2026 3:35

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Ian Payne for LBC. Support the show

England Obsesses Over Mexico City's Altitude & Thunderstorms Ahead of World Cup Match with Mexico 04.07.2026 6:46

Speaking to Rosie Wright for Times Radio, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio reports from Mexico City ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup Match between Mexico and England. Support the show

Ecuador Navigate Mexico City’s Complexities, Even Before the Football 30.06.2026 3:02

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio details the complexities between Ecuador and Mexico ahead of their teams' World Cup tie, as well as the Ecuadorean squad's difficulties navigating Mexico City. Support the show

Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru's Presidential Election 30.06.2026 2:13

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with news of the fact that after weeks of reviewing ballots, Peru's electoral commission has declared Keiko Fujimori the next president of the country. Support the show

Venezuela Earthquake + 5 Days 29.06.2026 2:41

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the current situation in Venezuela, 5 days after the earthquakes struck. Support the show

Latin America & Caribbean Nations After the World Cup Group Stages - with Paul Schmidt-Troschke 28.06.2026 36:29

In this joint recording alongside the World Cup Football etc podcast, Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke report on the performances at the World Cup of sides from Latin America and the Caribbean. Support the show

Venezuela Earthquake + 48hrs 27.06.2026 3:00

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the current situation in Venezuela, 48hrs after the earthquakes struck. Support the show

Venezuela Earthquake + 30hrs 26.06.2026 6:02

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Guto Harri for Times Radio. Support the show

Twin Earthquakes Strike Caracas 25.06.2026 5:37

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Richard Spurr for LBC. Support the show

Latin America & the US: World Cup; de la Aspriella Wins in Colombia; Trump's Regional Multi-Level Political Enforcement; Pemex & Petrobras Announce Partnership in the Gulf of Mexico 24.06.2026 14:25

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio in conversation with journalist Julia Tilton from The Daily Yonder, the US's only national news organization for rural people and places. To read the Wall Street Journal article referenced in the podcast, copy and paste the link below: https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/how-latin-america-became-more-trump-aligned-than-ever-0c2a1910 Support the show

Right-Winger de la Aspriella Poised to Win Tightest Election in Colombian History 22.06.2026 7:53

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Darryl Morris for Times Radio. Support the show

Presidential Run-Off in Colombia - What's At Stake 21.06.2026 2:34

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Darryl Morris for Times Radio. Support the show

Regional Round-Up: Colombian Election: Keiko Fujimori Likely Winner in Peru; Bolivia Declares State of Emergency Over Protests 21.06.2026 4:24

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with a round-up and analysis of news from across the region. To support the show or get in touch, email latinamericacorrespondent@gmail.com Support the show

Estadio Neza - Mexico’s Historic, Forgotten Stadium 20.06.2026 5:17

In 1986, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Estadio Neza played host to World Cup matches and electrified the people of Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl. Today, this icon of history is largely forgotten. Support the show

Cuba Approves Unprecedented Economic Reforms 18.06.2026 7:02

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Henry Bonsu for Tmes Radio, + Extras. Support the show

Study Finds Digital Platforms in Latin America Pushing Kids to Harmful Content - with Marie-Eve Nadeau 17.06.2026 19:53

Joining the podcast is Marie-Ève NadeEAU, Head of International Affairs at the 5Rights Foundation, which leads global efforts to embed children’s rights, safety, and privacy by design and default in technology governance. Marie-Eve was talking about a new report published by 5Rights Foundation, with Revealing Reality, and the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico, with the support of El hi...

Regional Round-Up: Haiti Latest; Peru Election Impossible to Call; Bill to Ban Female Genital Mutilation Passes in Colombia; US Strikes Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela 14.06.2026 4:04

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with a round-up and analysis of news from across the region. To support the show or get in touch, email latinamericacorrespondent@gmail.com Support the show

What Lies Beneath the 70% Approval Ratings of Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum 13.06.2026 5:56

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the media coverage declaring Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum to be the world's most popular left-wing leader. Support the show

Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia 12.06.2026 4:00

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio on the unique battle between clothing company Patagonia, and drag artist Pattie Gonia. Support the show

World Cup 2026: High Tension in Mexico City - with Paul Schmidt-Troschke 11.06.2026 11:40

Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke talk on Mexico City's difficulties on the eve of the World Cup. Support the show

Latin America & the US: Sanctions on Nicaragua; Military Strikes, Sanctions & Political Pressure - Hallmarks of Trump's Latin America Policy 10.06.2026 13:23

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio in conversation with journalist Julia Tilton from The Daily Yonder, the US's only national news organization for rural people and places. To read or listen to the NPR interview referenced in the podcast, copy and paste the link below: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5845137/trump-is-remaking-u-s-policy-in-latin-america Support the show