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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Peru: A Country in Crisis - Part Three 12.11.2025 8:32

In a new series, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio examines the roots of Peru's current crisis, with its impeachments, demonstrations, and states of emergencies. Part 3/4. 2000 to 2020 - the inescapable legacy of Alberto Fujimori. To become a Founding Member of the Latin America Correspondent program, and be invited to special events in 2026 across Chicago, New York, El Paso, Miami,...

Regional Round-Up: Understanding the Fury Around Claudia Sheinbaum; Israel Thanks Mexico For Thwarting Assassination of Ambassador; France & Mexico Announce Expanded Cooperation; Remembering Florence Cassez 09.11.2025 10:21

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio analyzes the latest news from the region, focusing on Mexico. To pick up on the story of militarization in Mexico, click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fPwob1rBbWNd66AJISAoG?si=_mwF6goFR7SWRuDiGMUVjA Support the show

Kremlin Threatens to Deploy Nuclear-Capable Missiles to Venezuela 08.11.2025 6:33

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Henry Bonsu for Times Radio. Support the show

Latin America & the US: Deportation of Veterans; Hurricane Melissa; International Bodies & the Fight for Relevance 07.11.2025 24:33

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. Support the show

Regional Round-Up: Protests in Rio Following Police Killings; Amazon Deforestation Slows; Day of the Dead Iconic Marigold Under Threat; Mexican Mayor Assassinated; Spain Apologies for Colonial Abuses 06.11.2025 9:33

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with the latest news and analysis from the region. To become a Founding Member of the Latin America Correspondent program, and be invited to special events in 2026 across Chicago, New York, El Paso, Miami, London, San Miguel de Allende, Bogota & Lima, email latinamericacorrespondent@gmail.com Support the show

The Work of Latinx Artist Yvette Mayorga - with Candace Locklear 05.11.2025 23:42

In coversation with Candace Locklear of Good Chaos, discussing the wide-ranging work of Latinx artist Yvette Mayorga. Recent reviews of Mayorga's work by Jonathan Bonfiglio are linked here: https://glasstire.com/2025/10/14/more-than-bubble-gum-pink-press-ons-yvette-mayorgas-pop-up-nail-alon/ https://art.newcity.com/2025/07/11/pink-and-violent-a-review-of-yvette-mayorga-at-monique-meloche-ga...

Peru: A Country in Crisis - Extra Episode - Breaking off Relations with Mexico 04.11.2025 6:29

In a new series examining the roots of Peru's current crisis, with its impeachments, demonstrations, and states of emergencies, we break off to bring some breaking news relating to Peru breaking off diplomatic relations with Mexico. To become a Founding Member of the Latin America Correspondent program, and be invited to special events in 2026 across Chicago, New York, El Paso, Miami, London...

Fotografía, Boxeo y Manifestaciones en Argentina (Esp/Sp) - con Agustina Ciraldi 02.11.2025 24:41

Corresponsal de América Latina Jon Bonfiglio habla con la fotógrafa Argentina Agustina Ciraldi sobre su trabajo y la situación actual en el pais. Para ver las fotos de Agustina, su Instagram está en @agusciraldi Support the show

Mexico's Unique Day of the Dead & Farewell Tour for Lucha Libre's El Hijo del Santo 02.11.2025 10:04

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Paul Ross for Talk Sport. Support the show

US Musters Largest Armada Since Gulf War to Venezuela 01.11.2025 4:28

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Rosie Wright for Times Radio. Support the show

Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende - with Greg Gunter 31.10.2025 21:29

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio talks to Real Estate agent Greg Gunter, who has made a life in Mexico's San Miguel de Allende, about Day of the Dead, its traditions , and how it manifests in San Miguel de Allende in 2025. For more information on Greg's work and real estate investments & opportunities, click on: https://bhhscolonialhomessanmiguel.com/ https://dreamprohomesl...

Police Launch Deadliest-Ever Raid in Rio Favelas 30.10.2025 5:13

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Carole Walker for Times Radio. Support the show

Peru: A Country in Crisis - Part Two 29.10.2025 10:53

Regional Round-Up: Analysis of Argentina Election Results; Lula to Run For 4th Term in Brazil; Bolivia Turns to the Right with Rodrigo Paz 27.10.2025 8:39

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio analyzes the recent, consequential election result in Argentina, alongside updates from Brazil and Bolivia. For context on the collapse of the Left in Bolivia, click here: https://spotify.link/woYoDdDvOXb Support the show

Global Attention on Argentina Mid-Terms 26.10.2025 7:26

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Peter Cardwell for Times Radio. Support the show

Referendum on Milei's Anarcho-Libertarianism as Argentina Votes in Mid-Terms 25.10.2025 6:16

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

Latin America & the US: Frogs/No Kings; Yvette Mayorga; Survivors of Military Strike Released; Argentine Peso Continues to Slide; Trump v Petro; George Santos; Adelita Grijalva 25.10.2025 31:30

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 referenced articles on Yvette Mayorga, click on the links below: https://art.newcity.com/2025/07/11/pink-and-violent-a-review-of-yvette-mayorga-at-monique-meloche-gallery/ https://glasstire.com/2025/10...

US Strikes Expand into Eastern Pacific 24.10.2025 7:49

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Carole Walker for Times Radio. Support the show

Peru: A Country in Crisis - Part One 23.10.2025 4:01

In a new series, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio traces the roots of Peru's current crisis, with its impeachments, demonstrations, and states of emergencies, back to the presidency of Alberto Fujimori in 1990. Part 1/4. Support the show

Mayan Communities Resist Heineken Mega-Brewery in Southern Mexico 22.10.2025 16:20

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to journalist Irene Wang about her report for The Guardian on how Mayan resistance groups are opposing the construction of a mega-brewery on their territory. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/oct/04/maya-heineken-brewery-yucatan-mexico-cenote-ring Support the show

Regional Round-Up: Chile's Atacama Desert Flowers: Lula da Silva Says Hunger is a Political Choice; Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway; Jordan Goodreau 19.10.2025 6:01

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with the latest news and analysis from the region. Support the show

Trump Authorizes CIA Operations in Venezuela 18.10.2025 5:23

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Henry Bonsu for Times Radio. Support the show

Latin America & the US: Columbus Day; Chicago - Home to the Resistance; El Salvador’s Bukele Urges Trump to Impeach ‘Corrupt’ Judges 17.10.2025 26:53

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. For the Al Jazeera article referenced in the podcast: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/16/trump-approves-cia-operations-in-venezuela-what-we-know-and-whats-next Support the show

Argentine President Javier Milei Visits Trump’s White House 16.10.2025 6:05

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Carole Walker for Times Radio. Support the show

Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 12.10.2025 8:03

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Henry Bonsu for Times Radio. Support the show