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President Nayib Bukele came to power in El Salvador on a promise of ending gang violence. He succeeded, turning a state that was the world's murder capital into to one with one of the lowest homicide rates in the Western Hemisphere. But in the process, he systematically dismantled democratic checks and balances and arbitrarily detained tens of thousands of people, including children. El Salvador now has the highest rate of incarceration in the world. What's to be done when an elected leader attacks human rights, yet remains wildly popular? That question is personal to Augustín, a Salvadorian teenager who spent his whole life trying to avoid gangs but was wrongly detained in Bukele's crackdown. Juanita Goebertus Estrada: Director of Human Rights Watch's Americas Division José Miguel Cruz: Director of Research at Florida International University's Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center

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A thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have appeared in various U.S. and Latin American media outlets. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38822]

A thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have appeared in various U.S. and Latin American media outlets. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38822]

A thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have appeared in various U.S. and Latin American media outlets. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38822]

A thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have appeared in various U.S. and Latin American media outlets. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38822]

A thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have appeared in various U.S. and Latin American media outlets. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38822]

A thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have appeared in various U.S. and Latin American media outlets. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38822]

Part 1 - This month, the Caribbean Center for Boys & Girls of the Virgin Islands (CCBGVI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. After settling in, Neville James sits down CCBGVI Executive Director O'Neil Canton and Unit Directors Angela White and Kimberly Gereau of the Frederiksted and Christiansted sites, respectively, to discuss the role that CCBGVI plays within our community, including what they have planned to combat learning loss and foster social and emotional wellness. For more information: https://www.ccbgvi.org/.

Myrna Garcia-Bowen started her career in higher education in 1982 at Eastern CT State University. While there she held the position of Assistant to the Director of Admissions. Two years later she was promoted to Assistant Director of Admissions.  Myrna was hired at Central Connecticut State University where she served as the Director of Recruitment and Admissions until 2005. In 2005 to present she holds the title of Director of the Office of Transfer and Academic Articulations. Throughout her tenure in higher education, she has been an advocate for Women's Rights and Social Justice for all underrepresented populations.     In 1983 MS Garcia-Bowen became involved in the Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education, better known as CALAHE. She served as the organization's president from 2007-2019.  The mission of this organization is to advocate and promote full access, retention, and participation of Latinos/as throughout Connecticut higher education at all levels.     In addition to other professional organizations, MS Garcia-Bowen's involvement in the following committees and organization speak to her pioneer work, dedication, and advocacy for marginalized populations.    Committee on Concerns for Women  Women of Color-sub-committee  2019 Award Recipient 100 Women of Color  Latin American Association-member (served as officer as well)  Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Center advisory board- member  President Citation Award Selection Committee  SUOAF-Steward  Represented CCW on Campus on Compassion Committee  CSCU System Equity Council member and Tri-Chair  We discuss: Having a sense of self, belonging and being loved Love and security of family and structure Race as a boundary Being teaching agents The pain of losing children Recognizing the varied components of community Aligning our visions and missions with like-minded people. YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmJMpd-p9xA Please enjoy, share, and comment! Autobiography https://mensimah.com/sankofa/ Please support our channel. https://www.patreon.com/join/mensimahshabazzphd https://PayPal.Me/MRTPodcast Contact Links: Mensimah's Round Table - Join Women's Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/191292605667511 Mensimah's Round Table Podcast: https://mensimahs-round-table.captivate.fm Website: https://mensimah.com Other Social Media Links: https://solo.to/mensimahshabazzphd

Outrage over Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine intensified this weekend as horrific reports of Russian war crimes emerged and shocked the world. In what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “genocide,” more than 400 civilians were found dead in the northern Ukrainian town of Bucha after it was seized back from Russian forces—with many of those killed shot at close range with their hands tied behind their backs. Despite the Kremlin's denial that Russian forces were responsible for the killings, Western leaders have called for additional sanctions on Moscow as evidence of similar Russian atrocities throughout Ukraine increases. How should the US and NATO hold Putin accountable? Will Russia's war crimes in Ukraine mark a tipping point in the conflict? David Kramer joined Marc and Dany to discuss Russian war crimes in Ukraine, the US response following the atrocities in Bucha, Putin's domestic crackdown, and how the US can take a tougher stance against the Kremlin. David Kramer is the Managing Director for Global Policy at the George W. Bush Institute and a Senior Fellow at Florida International University's Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center. Previously, Kramer served eight years in the US Department of State during the George W. Bush administration, including as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs; Professional Staff Member in the Secretary's Office of Policy Planning; and Senior Advisor to the Undersecretary for Global Affairs. Kramer also was the Executive Director of the US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, and from 2010 to 2014, he served as the President of Freedom House. He also chairs the board of the Free Russia Foundation and is the author of the book “Back to Containment: Dealing with Putin's Regime.” https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FINAL-Kramer-Transcript-4.6.22.pdf (Download the transcript here.)

Since 2002, Miami based artist Tiffany Madera (Hanan) has become a figurehead in the dance world by re-coding traditional Egyptian Raks Sharki dance as a tool for empowerment and social justice. As a performer, professor, activist, museum professional, filmmaker, and non-profit leader, Tiffany combines a highly aesthetic approach and academic scholarship to tackle the questions of our day. She holds a Master's Degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University and a Master's Degree in Performance Studies from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, both with a focus on intercultural dance and film. Tiffany's cultural background, professional and academic experience make her an impact driven and effective non profit leader positioned to bring complex work into fruition through strategic partnerships and collaborations. Her projects have garnered support and awards across the world including a $100,000 Knight Arts Challenge award with a full matching grant from the Ware Foundation among numerous state, county, municipal and national foundation awards. In this episode you will learn about:- Dancing My Mother's Body initiative- Havana Habibi festival and documentary film- The healing power of belly dance- Running the non-profit organization Hanan Arts- Writing grants and raising money through fundraising and sponsorships.Show Notes to this episode:Follow Tiffany Madera and Hanan Arts via FB, Instagram, Youtube and website.Save your spot at Iana's free webinar How to Start Performing Solo, and Get Paid: www.ianadanceclub.com/eventFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Site and Sounds: International Caribbean Center African Diaspora Institute By Tyesha MaddoxIn today's episode of Sites and Sounds, Tyesha Maddox talks about the International Caribbean Center African Diaspora Institute.

Margarita R. Seminario sits down with Jose Miguel Cruz, Director of Research at Florida International University's Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center.  Jose Miguel shares the results of two USAID-funded studies prepared with Democracy International on gang disengagement in Guatemala and Honduras. They examine the conditions that facilitate gang exit and the role non-state actors like the faith-based groups, civil society organizations, and the private sector can play in promoting gang disengagement. Also, they discuss practical policy recommendations for the U.S. and Northern Triangle governments to promote an enabling environment that reduces gang involvement and promotes decent employment for youth to break the cycle of encierro, destierro, y entierro.   "A Study of Gang Disengagement in Honduras" can be found here. "A Study of Gang Disengagement in Guatemala" can be found here.

A surge in migrants at the US-Mexico border has become the first big test for President Joe Biden's migration policy. It's also giving new urgency to a $4 billion aid package that he has proposed to tackle the root causes of migration from Central America. But just "throwing money at problems does not solve them," says former Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís, citing problems on the ground such as corruption and democratic backsliding. On this week's episode of the AQ Podcast, Solís offers his ideas on how Washington can work with regional leaders and ensure efforts don't come up short. Guests: - President Luis Guillermo Solís is a former president of Costa Rica and the interim director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University. - Brian Winter is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly. Supplemental Reading: "Can More U.S. Money Really Help Central America’s Northern Triangle?" By Luis Guillermo Solís (https://americasquarterly.org/article/can-more-u-s-money-really-help-central-americas-northern-triangle/) "It’s Not Just El Salvador. Democracies Are Weakening Across Central America." By Patricio Navia and Lucas Perelló (https://americasquarterly.org/article/the-bigger-reason-to-worry-about-nayib-bukele-and-el-salvador/) "The Pandemic’s Big Winner? Organized Crime" an AQ special report (https://americasquarterly.org/article/new-aq-the-pandemics-big-winner-transnational-crime/)

Seven years ago, Miami native Frank Mora left the Pentagon and came home to take over Florida International University’s Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center , or LACC. Since then, Mora has turned the center into a more nationally important forum of conversation on Latin America.

WARNING: This episode is entirely in Spanish. Ding-dong, Evo is gone! On today's episode Robert Marriaga (aka Roberto el Experto) returns to the podcast to talk with Joseph Sheran (aka tired) about the constitutional crisis in Bolivia and the resignation of Evo Morales. How did we get here? What comes next for Bolivia? Will Jeanine Añez become the interim president? WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS?Robert talks about Spain. We're contractually obligated to say he was right. Also, Lula was released from prison at the same time as his picture in the conference room lost its cobwebs... coincidence? I THINK NOTThis week's drink is chicha de piña because that's the only Bolivian drink we know about and coincidentally have not tried. We love you Bolivia

WARNING: INCESSANT GLOATING FROM ROBERT INCOMING.On this episode of the Smoothie podcast, Robert gloats about his election predictions coming true, while Joseph tries to keep his grip on sanity through the whole ordeal. Our hosts make a news recap of the most important events that happened in Latin America over the last week.We talk about how tragedies in Mexico might bring AMLO and Trump closer together and a lovely meeting between AMLO and Alberto Fernandez might be profiling a nascent economic and geopolitical partnership (Yes, we can be serious sometimes).Also, AMLO and Fernandez pivot farther from Venezuela than ever before, Nayib Bukele kicks out Venezuelan diplomats and recognizes Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela. Maduro looks more and more like the unpopular kid in a high school cafeteria than a dictator. Nobody wants to sit with him :( DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed on The SMOOTHIE Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the faculty or staff of Florida International University. Florida International University and the FIU Kimberly Green Latin America and Caribbean Center are NOT RESPONSIBLE and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in this podcast.

Want to learn how to do business in Latin America? We can teach you, but we have to charge. On this episode, Joseph finally delivers on his promise of changing the format of the episodes a little bit and interviews Prof. Agustin Cohen from Universidad del CEMA in Argentina about his work with the FIU Sales Lab. They talk about how to do business in Latin America and the main challenges for US students trying to maneuver and operate in that... mess.DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed on The SMOOTHIE Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the faculty or staff of Florida International University. Florida International University and the FIU Kimberly Green Latin America and Caribbean Center are NOT RESPONSIBLE and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in this podcast.

On this episode of the Smoothie podcast, Robert is joined by Rene Guerra, Ph.D candidate and FIU visiting scholar, to talk about the most recent issues of drug trafficking in the region, particularly the TERRIBLY BOTCHED attempt at capturing Ovidio Guzman, the son of "El Chapo", by Mexican security forces. Also our presenters tackle the recent verdict against Juan Antonio "Tony" Hernandez, brother of the current president of Honduras, and whether the country is a narco-state or not (Spoilers: it is). Other topics include protests in Chile, Argentinian elections, and more? Maybe not. Also the episode is fully in Spanish. That's cute.DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed on The SMOOTHIE Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the faculty or staff of Florida International University. Florida International University and the FIU Kimberly Green Latin America and Caribbean Center are NOT RESPONSIBLE and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in this podcast.

On this episode of the Smoothie podcast, Joseph and Robert make a sizable news recap of the most important events that happened in Latin America over the last week. They talk about the political crisis in Ecuador and wonder why it's so hard to communicate with the people. "Roberto el Experto" (self proclaimed) makes his first political predictions based on the debates in Argentina, and pushes away our future Argentinian listeners by making a TERRIBLE attempt at an accent. Finally, they touch on the upcoming elections in Bolivia. Evo! Again. Yikes.DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed on The SMOOTHIE Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the faculty or staff of Florida International University. Florida International University and the FIU Kimberly Green Latin America and Caribbean Center are NOT RESPONSIBLE and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in this podcast.

Frank O. Mora, director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center and a professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University, discusses the situation in Venezuela, including the political standoff between Nicolás Maduro and Juan Guiadó, the exodus of Venezuelan migrants, and U.S. policy recommendations for stabilizing the region.

Today on Sojourner Truth: On Juneteenth, June 19, 2019, a historic congressional hearing was held on HR 40, a bill first introduced by the now-retired Rep. John Conyers in 1989 to create a national commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans. The hearing was held before the House Judiciary Committee and HR 40's new sponsor, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The Sojourner Truth team was on the ground for the hearing. Following the hearing, an event titled, "Healing and Reconciliation: HR 40 and the Promise of Reparations for African-Americans" was held at the Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C. Today, we bring you the in-depth analysis on the movement for reparatory justice by Prof. Sir. Hilary Beckles. He is the Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. Before assuming his office in 2015, he served the University as a professor of economic history, pro-Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies and Principle of its Cave Hill Campus in Barbados. In 2013, Beckles was invited to coordinate Caribbean government's positions on the global reparatory justice conversation. In this capacity, he was asked to chair the Caribbean Commission on Reparations. Under his guidance, the University of the West Indies has established the Caribbean Center for Reparations Research. He served as an associate member of the London University Legacy of Slavery project and the University of Hull's Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

Today on Sojourner Truth: On Juneteenth, June 19, 2019, a historic congressional hearing was held on HR 40, a bill first introduced by the now-retired Rep. John Conyers in 1989 to create a national commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans. The hearing was held before the House Judiciary Committee and HR 40's new sponsor, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The Sojourner Truth team was on the ground for the hearing. Following the hearing, an event titled, "Healing and Reconciliation: HR 40 and the Promise of Reparations for African-Americans" was held at the Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C. Today, we bring you the in-depth analysis on the movement for reparatory justice by Prof. Sir. Hilary Beckles. He is the Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. Before assuming his office in 2015, he served the University as a professor of economic history, pro-Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies and Principle of its Cave Hill Campus in Barbados. In 2013, Beckles was invited to coordinate Caribbean government's positions on the global reparatory justice conversation. In this capacity, he was asked to chair the Caribbean Commission on Reparations. Under his guidance, the University of the West Indies has established the Caribbean Center for Reparations Research. He served as an associate member of the London University Legacy of Slavery project and the University of Hull's Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

Today on Sojourner Truth: On Juneteenth, June 19, 2019, a historic congressional hearing was held on HR 40, a bill first introduced by the now-retired Rep. John Conyers in 1989 to create a national commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans. The hearing was held before the House Judiciary Committee and HR 40's new sponsor, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The Sojourner Truth team was on the ground for the hearing. Following the hearing, an event titled, "Healing and Reconciliation: HR 40 and the Promise of Reparations for African-Americans" was held at the Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C. Today, we bring you the in-depth analysis on the movement for reparatory justice by Prof. Sir. Hilary Beckles. He is the Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. Before assuming his office in 2015, he served the University as a professor of economic history, pro-Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies and Principle of its Cave Hill Campus in Barbados. In 2013, Beckles was invited to coordinate Caribbean government's positions on the global reparatory justice conversation. In this capacity, he was asked to chair the Caribbean Commission on Reparations. Under his guidance, the University of the West Indies has established the Caribbean Center for Reparations Research. He served as an associate member of the London University Legacy of Slavery project and the University of Hull's Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, culpa a los medios de comunicación de provocar "división y odio", los llama los "enemigos del pueblo" y prometa de poner fin a la ciudadanía por nacimiento para los hijos de inmigrantes. También, mientras continúan las caravanas de migrantes hacia EE.UU. en búsqueda del sueño americano, Trump amenaza con enviar más tropas a la frontera. ¿Está el presidente utilizando estos hechos para beneficio político? Fernando del Rincón analiza estos temas junto al periodista Jacobo Goldstein, la periodista Nancy San Martín, y el director del Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Frank O. Mora.

Every year on Columbus Day, Americans awaken with heavy questions on their minds…. “Is there garbage pick-up today?” “Crap. Is the bank closed? Will I be able to deposit my check?” “How many likes did I get on my craft beer photo at the brewery?” Deep questions indeed, until we open our apps and social media reminds us through clever memes and two-minute video clips that it's really Hate on Columbus Day. Tempers flare, sides are taken and keyboards explode from endless diatribes on Columbus bringer of genocide and slavery up against Columbus the right-wing evangelical (wait… wasn't he Catholic??) who brought us prosperity and of course, ‘Murica. In this episode the El Lector crew have a frank conversation about Christopher Columbus and the day memorializing his landing in the New World. Adam Conover of the popular show “Adam Ruins Everything” recently released a clip called “Christopher Columbus was a Murderous Moron”. Among the many anti-Columbus articles and websites vilifying him we decide to tackle the idea of how history is taught and received rather than the man or the event. We are joined in this episode by Dr. Joseph Holbrook, director of Academic Programs at the Latin American and Caribbean Center at FIU. Dr. Holbrook reminds us that history is filled with “the good, the bad and the ugly”, and describes Christopher Columbus as a complex individual who we must understand in context as a man of his time. Our intent with this episode is not to argue for or against Columbus Day. Instead we explore the importance of studying history in context, how history can be twisted to support myriad arguments and agendas. More importantly, we discuss how learning history in context can help us better understand who we are and avoid repeating horrific historic events.