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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Latin America Correspondent

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El Mencho: The Calm After the Storm - with Alexandra Rauscher 10.03.2026 11:31

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio talks to journalist Alexandra Rauscher about the days and weeks after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera. Support the show

Regional Round-Up: Women’s Day; Cuba & Haiti Latest; Messi at the White House; US Strikes on Fishing Skiffs Continue; 23 Sent Off in Brazilian Football Match 09.03.2026 6:22

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

US Encourages Militarism in Latin America at "Shield of the Americas" Summit 08.03.2026 7:47

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio talks to Darryl Morris for Times Radio, + Extras. Support the show

History of Latin America in 100 Photographs, by Paulo Antonio Paranaguá - with Alan Pfeiffer 06.03.2026 12:01

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio talks to artist and photographer Alan Pfeiffer about Paulo Antonio Paranaguá's seminal book, História da América Latina em 100 Fotografias, or a History of Latin America in 100 Photographs . Support the show

Trump: "Cuba is Next" 06.03.2026 5:16

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Olly Mann for Times Radio. Support the show

Regional Round-Up: Shakira in Mexico City; Brazil Convictions in Killing of Marielle Franco; Controversial Glacier & Labor Bills Pass in Argentina; Bolivian Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes; Ecuador & US Military Operations 04.03.2026 6:56

Latin America & the US: Funeral of El Mencho; Flow of Guns from the US; Texas Primaries; Cuba 03.03.2026 19:57

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 piece referenced by Julia in the podcast, copy and paste the link below: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/03/cuba-trump-iran-venezuela/686203/?gift=V9sMJMuuQaVGnLm2_VXvCM9-v_8JRtXKRUV...

Who Owns Venezuelan Oil - with Marina Hernandez 02.03.2026 11:14

Latin America Correspondent speaks to Venezuelan journalist Marina Hernandez about the ongoing suggestion that Venezuelan oil actually belongs to the United States. Support the show

Latest on Cuba & The Killing of El Mencho - Updates & Analysis 01.03.2026 6:38

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio picks up on the two big stories of the week from the region. Support the show

COPA71 'Lost Lionesses' Return to Mexico City After 55 Years 28.02.2026 6:31

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

Special Recording with Mystery Guest 27.02.2026 20:03

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio is joined by an illustrious, mystery guest. Support the show

Havana Says Exiles Aimed to Carry Out ‘Armed Infiltration’ in Cuba 26.02.2026 6:51

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Kait Borsay for Times Radio, + Extras. Support the show

4 Dead After US-Registered Speedboat Enters Cuba 26.02.2026 6:20

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

El Mencho +72hrs: Prison Escape in Vallarta; Uneasy Quiet Across the Country; World Cup Hosting Questioned 25.02.2026 7:04

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Kate McCann for Times Radio, + Extras. Support the show

Life & Legacy of Latin Salsa Legend Willie Colón 24.02.2026 4:51

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the celebrated life of music legend Willie Colón, who has died at the age of 75. Support the show

El Mencho +40hrs: Growth of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel; Questioning Sheinbaum's Motivation 23.02.2026 8:29

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Sally Sara for the ABC's Radio National Breakfast in Australia, + Extras. Support the show

El Mencho +36hrs: Spread of Violence as Criminal Groups React; Social Causes of Cartel Recruitment 23.02.2026 5:46

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Shelagh Fogarty for LBC in London. Support the show

El Mencho +24hrs: Latest from Mexico 23.02.2026 7:04

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Kate McCann for Times Radio, + Extras. Support the show

The Killing of El Mencho - Analysis & Implications 23.02.2026 7:40

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

BREAKING: Cartel Kingpin El Mencho Killed by Mexico’s Federal Forces 22.02.2026 2:20

Mexico's most powerful drug lord, reportedly killed in a strike by Mexico's federal forces, as violence breaks out across the country. Support the show

Mexico Issues UK Diplomatic Complaint over Karime Macias Asylum 20.02.2026 9:16

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

Regional Round-Up: Peru's President Ousted (Again); Colombia to Host 'Just Transition' Conference; Priest's Remains Identified in Colombia after 60 Years; Growth of LatAm Pet Economies; Guatemala Ends State of Emergency 19.02.2026 6:15

Latin America & the US: Cuba; Trump's Upcoming 'Summit of the Loyal' in Miami; Argentina & US Mineral Deal; Judge Rules No More Deportation for Kilmar Abrego Garcia 18.02.2026 13:12

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 piece referenced by Julia in the podcast, copy and paste the link below: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/feb/15/cuba-crisis-oil-shortage-venezuela-donald-trump-havana Support the s...

US Blockade Takes Cuba to the Edge 17.02.2026 6:27

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

The Work of PEN International in Latin America - with Alicia Quiñones 16.02.2026 23:34

Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Alicia Quiñones, Head of the Americas Region for PEN International, championing freedom of expression and literary advocacy worldwide. https://www.pen-international.org/ Support the show