Podcasts about Colombian

TW: Sex trafficking Sound of freedom hit theaters July 4th and it is an independent action film directed by Alejandro Monteverde. The story is about Tim Ballard. He is a former Department of Homeland Security agent and the founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) an anti-sex trafficking organization. Sound of freedom tells Tim Ballard's story of his Operation Triple Take, a joint action between OUR and the Colombian government that reportedly rescued 123 trafficked people—55 of whom were children. So why are we talking about this? Sounds like a good story, right?Well Ballard is not all he's cracked up to be. Ballard and OUR aren't actually central to the international fight against human trafficking. The majority of the [anti-trafficking] field views them as fringe. They're on the outs of this genre. They like to sell sensationalism…and they fundraise off it. Because Christians love that shit.Cynane and I discuss the new Sound of Freedom movie, Qanon, Jim Caviezel, Tim Ballard, OUR organization, sex trafficking, and much more. Follow Cynane:Instagram: @Taking.Off.The.Tinfoil.HatWebsite: TakingOffTheTinfoilHat.comSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

T-Mobile, Microsoft, Transunion and the entire Colombian government all need to head over to Germany for Oktoberfest and relax!

Colombian President Gustavo Petro joins Democracy Now! for an exclusive broadcast interview after his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he spoke of the need to end wars and stop the climate crisis.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro joins Democracy Now! for an exclusive broadcast interview after his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he spoke of the need to end wars and stop the climate crisis.

I've been on a whirlwind Colombian tour, soaking in the rich rhythms, savoring the delicious cuisine, and connecting with the passionate people who make this place truly special. And let me tell you, it's been an unforgettable journey that left me brimming with inspiration!" Welcome to HoTL Radio, welcome to my club! www.hotlrecords.com www.instagram.com/hotlrecords www.facebook.com/hotlrecords www.twitter.com/hotlrecords @hotlrecords www.davidtort.eu www.instagram.com/davidtortofficial www.facebook.com/davidtort www.twitter.com/davidtort
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This week: the latest controversies prompted by the Unesco World Heritage Committee. As we mentioned last week, the 45th session of the committee is taking place in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, and continues until 25 September. The founder of The Art Newspaper, Anna Somers Cocks, joins host Ben Luke to look at the latest sites granted World Heritage status and at the Committee's decision not to add Venice to the organisation's endangered list. We ask: is Unesco so mired in politics that it cannot adequately perform its role? The Colombian artist Fernando Botero died last week, aged 91, and we talk to the gallerist Stéphane Custot, of Waddington Custot galleries in London, about this painter and sculptor who drew ire from many critics but achieved widespread public acclaim. And this episode's Work of the Week is October's Gone . . . Goodnight (1973) by Barkley L. Hendricks. As a group of paintings by Hendricks goes on display among the masters at Frick Madison in New York, Aimee Ng, co-curator of the exhibition, tells us about the painting.Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick, Frick Madison, New York, until 7 January 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalia Gaitan is a Colombian immigrant who walked out of her wildly successful corporate design job (working with multiple, global brands like JCPenney and T.J. Maxx) and into freedom, joy, and a life of purpose. There was a lot of fear, uncertainty, planning, sleepless nights, and more than a few curse words between her corporate exit and fulfilling her purpose as a branding and design business owner. But at the end of the day, her growth had a limit. She was missing true connection and didn't feel like she was making a difference in people's lives. Natalia knew she was meant for more. She was ready to make a bigger impact and build a powerful legacy. Natalia and her company Power Up Brand + Design creates brand and website design for passionate creatives who are ready to stand out online and make a bigger impact.  In this episode, you'll hear about Natalia Gaitan's journey to pursue fashion and design in the United States, creating her company while being furloughed due to Covid, and how she raises her first-generation kids to lead a more fulfilling life.  Keep up with Natalia on her website and on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacey Andrade-Wells joined Liquid I.V. as Vice President of Marketing in January 2022. Before that, she spent over seven years at Procter & Gamble working on a variety of brands like Mr. Clean, Swiffer, and Gain. As a second-generation Colombian, she is passionate about driving diversity in all aspects of her work. This passion lends itself perfectly to her work at Liquid I.V., focusing on using hydration as the entry point to making wellness accessible for everyone.Liquid I.V. is a wellness company based in Los Angeles. In 2020, Liquid I.V. became part of Unilever's companies through acquisition. Their product lines are non-GMO electrolyte drink mixes designed to deliver rapid hydration utilizing a proprietary technology they call cellular transport technology. By increasing the absorption of water and other key nutrients into the body, the end result is 360-degree wellness. According to Stacey, the functional drink industry is expected to develop at a rate of 6.5% between 2023 and 2032 and reach a size of over 206 billion in 2023 alone. This growth means Liquid I.V. has to be continually innovating, and they always start by asking consumers what their needs are. Liquid I.V.'s go-to-market strategy focuses on getting communication right by nailing down who they are speaking to, what message will resonate with them, and making sure they reach them at the right time. Stacey calls this "mastering the intersection of creativity and medium."In this episode, Alan and Stacy discuss what Liquid I.V. is, the evolution of the brand, how inclusivity is a core part of its strategy, and the future of the functional beverage industry as a whole. They talk about the unique functional ingredients in the products Liquid I.V. sells, how this sets them apart from competitors in the marketplace, and how listening to consumers where they are the most honest (in the comments section) informs their product development. Liquid I.V. has carved out its place in the market by keeping a finger on the pulse of culture, advocating for clean water access for all, and being mindful not to frame itself as a drink mix exclusively for high-intensity sports athletes but as a way to improve hydration for everyone every day.In this episode, you'll learn:What does it mean to operate with intentionality in your go-to-market strategy?What differentiates Liquid I.V. in the marketplace?How is Liquid I.V. staying on the bleeding edge of in-person activations, sampling, and influencer marketing?Key Highlights: [01:45] Stacey's personal wellness and growth journey[04:10] Her path to VP of Marketing[05:55] What is Liquid I.V.?[07:20] What sets Liquid I.V. apart in the market?[10:05] Inclusivity is part of the strategy.[13:15] Trends with male consumers of wellness products[14:20] What is IN Liquid I.V.[19:00] The future of functional beverages[24:10] Go-to-market strategy [27:00] "If you try it, you buy it."[31:45] Growing up as a second-generation immigrant[34:45] Advice to her younger self[38:45] AI is an opportunity, not a threat.[40:00] Notice where consumers speak most freely.[41:10] The closing gap between consumers and brands Looking for more?Visit our website for links to resources mentioned in this episode and ways to connect with the guest! Become a member today and listen ad-free, visit https://plus.acast.com/s/marketingtoday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Johanna Rojas Vann is a first-time guest to the podcast, and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. We chatted about her very first novel, An American Immigrant. This story is based on her mother's story of coming to the United States and on her life growing up as the child of an immigrant. We talk about how her mother inspired the book, why she used to hesitate speaking English, and how this book has shifted her view of what she wants to write in the future. Patrons also get to hear about how her children's lives are so very different from her own. An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas VannA Colombian American journalist tries to save her career by taking an assignment somewhere she never thought she'd go—Colombia—in this heartwarming debut novel about rediscovering our family stories.“A beautiful homage to a mother's bravery and to the grace and grit that is our inheritance.”—Alicia Menendez, MSNBC anchor and creator and host of the Latina to Latina podcastTwenty-five-year-old Melanie Carvajal, a hardworking but struggling journalist for a Miami newspaper, loves her Colombian mother but regularly ignores her phone calls, frustrated that she never quite takes the time to understand Melanie's life. When the opportunity arises for a big assignment that might save her flagging career, Melanie follows the story to the land of her mother's birth. She soon realizes Colombia has the potential to connect her, after all these years, to something she's long ignored: her heritage, the love of her mother, her family, and the richest parts of herself. Colombia offers more than a chance to make a name for herself as a writer. It is a place of untold stories.Inspired by real-life events, An American Immigrant is a story of culture and community, of abiding commitment to family, and of embracing our culture and the generations that have come before.Get your copy of An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann.Johanna Rojas Vann is a professional writer whose work can be found online and within numerous publications. She is a second-generation Colombian American, with dual citizenship, and lives with her husband and children in Nashville, Tennessee, where the coffee is good and the people are even better.She is a big fan of words—speaking them, reading them, and (especially) writing them. As a novelist, she's passionate about stories that highlight the complexity and beauty of diverse families. But nothing brings her more joy than my role at home as wife and stay-at-home mom. Visit Johanna's website.

This week, Tyler Schwab, director and founder of Libertas International, joins us to discuss the ongoing and nefarious practice of child exploitation in Colombia. With investigations in all major Colombian cities, but focused principally in Medellín, Libertas International works hand in hand with local authorities to pursue foreign visitors coming to Colombia seeking to exploit the most vulnerable - the children. The organization employs social workers and psychologists to aid with after-care and security and ensures that the full force of the law comes down on the offenders. So, this is an opportunity to dispel some of the myths surrounding the recent film: The Sound of Freedom, starring Hollywood big-hitters such as actors Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino. Libertas International is a non-profit corporation and operates exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. Their purpose is to help prevent child trafficking through education, rescue children through intervention, and rehabilitate survivors of human trafficking in Latin America through empowerment and aftercare. www.libertasfreedom.org

Colombia continues its recovery from last week's cyberattacks. AI training data is accidentally published to GitHub. The cyberespionage techniques of Earth Lusca. Clorox blames product shortages on a cyber attack. Cybersecurity incidents in industrial environments. Where the wild bots are. Joe Carrigan looks at top level domain name exploitation. Our guest is Kristen Bell from GuidePoint Security with a look at vulnerability vs. exploitability. And there's talk of potential Russia-DPRK cooperation in cyberspace. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/179 Selected reading. More than 50 Colombian state, private entities hit by cyberattack -Petro (Reuters)  Colombia Mulls Legal Action Against US Firm Targeted In Cyber Attack (Barron's) Microsoft mitigated exposure of internal information in a storage account due to overly-permissive SAS token (Microsoft Security Response Center) Microsoft AI Researchers Expose 38TB of Data, Including Keys, Passwords and Internal Messages (SecurityWeek) Earth Lusca Employs New Linux Backdoor, Uses Cobalt Strike for Lateral Movement (Trend Micro)  Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor (Ars Technica) The Clorox Company FORM 8-K (US Securities and Exchange Commission)  Clorox Warns of Product Shortages Following Cyberattack (Wall Street Journal) Clorox warns of product shortages, profit hit from August cyberattack (The Street)  Can't find the right Clorox product? A recent cyberattack is causing some shortages (USA Today)  Clorox warns of product shortages after cyberattack (Fox Business)  As flu season looms, hackers force a shortage of Clorox products (Fortune) New Research Finds Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure on the Rise, State-affiliated Groups Responsible for Nearly 60% (Business Wire) Death By a Billion Bots (Netacea) Russian and North Korea artillery deal paves the way for dangerous cyberwar alliance (EconoTimes)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When operations span across borders, navigating local regulations and ethical standards becomes even more crucial. As evidenced by Corficolombiana's case, neglecting these measures can lead to hefty legal ramifications and significant economic repercussions. In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov unravels the Corficolombiana and Group Aval scandal, shedding light on the importance of implementing and maintaining robust ethics and compliance programs for global companies.You'll hear Michael talk about:Corfico is a subsidiary of the Colombian financial behemoth, Grupo Aval. The two entities agreed to substantial settlements with both the DOJ and SEC, stemming from allegations of a bribery scheme in Colombia. It emerged that Corfico had conspired with Odebrecht, a Brazilian construction firm, to pay around $23 million in bribes to influential Colombian government officials to clinch the project. The DOJ's settlement with Odebrecht throws more light on the matter.Corfico's forthcoming cooperation with both DOJ and Colombian authorities demonstrated their intent to amend their ways.Corfico embarked on extensive remedial measures, which the DOJ acknowledged and appreciated. This included a comprehensive root cause analysis and subsequent enhancements to their corporate governance and controls. Corfico also revamped its compliance program, introducing improved reporting, investigation, and disciplinary procedures and revisited its anti-corruption compliance program.The DOJ extended a 30% fine reduction to Corfico, a significant reprieve. What stood out, however, was the decision against appointing an independent compliance monitor in this case. Such international scandals accentuate the risks that large projects in foreign lands pose. Drawing parallels with the ABB case, it's clear that ethics and compliance are non-negotiables for global firms.KEY QUOTES“The DOJ credited Corfico's cooperation, citing its production of facts obtained through the company's internal investigation, making numerous detailed factual presentations that distilled certain key factual information producing documents that the government may not have been able to get access to because of foreign data privacy laws providing sworn testimony from Columbia.” - Michael Volkov“Corfico promptly engaged in extensive remedial measures, including, among other things, conducting a root cause analysis of the bribery scheme identified during the internal investigation. Promptly took the actions to enhance its corporate governance and controls and joint venture entities as well as improved its oversight of noncontrolled joint ventures and investments, overhauled its compliance program… As a result of this, the DOJ awarded Corfico a 30% reduction off the bottom of the applicable guidelines fine range.” - Michael Volkov“It's always good to look at the underlying conduct, and imagine: If you're working in a company, with your compliance program, would you have been able to detect this? How would your compliance program have prevented this from occurring?” - Michael VolkovResourcesMichael Volkov on LinkedIn | TwitterThe Volkov Law Group

✅In this episode we will test your Spanish listening skills. Here Miguel interviews Colombians on the street and asks them about their plans for today and the weekend. You will hear a lot of new words and listen to different accents.   

International agencies still have to arrive in force to help the victims of the deadly floods in Libya. Also: The former head of the Spanish Football Federation is handed a restraining order over the controversial Women's World Cup kiss and, the acclaimed Colombian artist, Fernando Botero, has died at the age of ninety-one.

There's a woman in the middle of it all - her name is COURTNEY "COOKIE" HOOD, She has a podcast longside host STEVEN ESTEBThe podcast is called  JOURNALISTACookie is a former model and ex-wife of a Colombian drug cartel kingpinJournalist covering storiesA plane crashes, one survivor,  she gets access to the materials found on the plane, and discovers a business card with a Swiss Bank Acct Number on itTHAT's where it all blew open the doorPhoto Courtesy: Politico   

Director Alejandro Monteverde discusses his new film, Sound of Freedom, with fellow Director Alonso Alvarez-Barreda in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Monteverde discusses how he wanted to depict horror through beauty in his cinematography, his real life inspirations for the film and how he balanced tone to make the movie impactful but not onerous. The film tells the story of a former government agent-turned-vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue children from sex traffickers. After rescuing a young boy, he learns the boy's sister is still captive and decides to quit his job and embark on a dangerous mission deep in the Colombian jungle to save her. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://dga.org/Events/2023/October2023/SoundOfFreedom_QnA_0923.aspx

"Peach Sandstorm" is an Iranian cyberespionage campaign. A Cyberattack against a telecom provider affects government and corporate online operations in Colombia. Python NodeStealer takes browser credentials. Caesars Entertainment files its 8-K. Some MGM Entertainment systems remain down. Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen talking about how to leverage cyber psychology. Ron Reiter of Sentra outlines the threats for connected cars. And a third-party incident exposes personal data of the Manchester police. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/177 Selected reading. Peach Sandstorm password spray campaigns enable intelligence collection at high-value targets (Microsoft) Hackers Backed by Iran Caught in Apparent Global Spy Campaign (The Messenger) BNamericas - Colombia cyberattack hits government, corpor... (BNamericas.com) Colombia's judicial branch thrown offline in major cyber attack (Colombia Reports)  Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack; MGM Resorts says some systems still down (AP News) Casino Operators Caesars and MGM Still Reeling From Cyber Attacks (Kiplinger.com)  Groups linked to Las Vegas cyber attacks are prolific criminal hacking gangs (CyberScoop)  MGM still responding to wide-ranging cyberattack as rumors run rampant (Record) Ransomware in the casinos. (CyberWire) MGM Resorts shuts down some systems. (CyberWire) Manchester police officers' data stolen following ransomware attack on supplier (Record) Contractor Data Breach Impacts 8k Greater Manchester Police Officers (Hackread)  A Second Major British Police Force Suffers a Cyberattack in Less Than a Month (SecurityWeek)  Who is behind the latest wave of UK ransomware attacks? (the Guardian)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sweeties are back! (again!) I know we're a broken record but this time it was for good reason as we announced today the upcoming birth of a new Sweetie boy joining the family! Will he be called Sweetie II? Sweeti Jr? Sweetee? Only time will tell. Today however, we watched Toy Soldiers from 1991--a movie often confused with Small Soldiers (which is actually about toys), which takes place in a prep school that has been overtaken by Colombian drug terrorists. Following the classic 90s trope of giving kids way too many responsibilities for their own good, this movie features one of our faves: Sean Astin aka grown up Mikey from the Goonies as bad boy Billy and his posse of fellow bad boys. After a Colombian drug lord's son takes over the school, the boys must band together to save the day. Packed with action, boys in underwear, phone sex lines, and what can be classified as a pretty "cushy" hostage situation, this movie really delivers some thrills. Come join us as we talk about spotting our favorite 90s things (RIP Radio Shack!), and ask the hard hitting questions that have been plaguing us for years like: "Do boys really hang out in their underwear?" "Do kids in college today still put up posters?" We missed you! Come hang out with your Sweeties.

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview the artists coming to play Tiny Desk performances for their 'El Tiny' takeover, including indie explosion Kali Uchis returning home to Colombian beats, pop star Becky G debuting some Mexican regional soul and "La Caballota" herself Ivy Queen boasting pure boricua pride. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Cher Vincent. Our show editor is Hazel Cills and our project manager is Grace Chung. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

Happy Wednesday, betchessss! What'd ya swallow? A woman accidentally scoffed down an AirPod and had no choice but to let it pass naturally! What's the weirdest thing you ate? Chefs have to train for years to prepare the world's deadliest dish! We got through the best bits of the VMAs with the Glossys! What's ya flavaaaaa? A woman who BREASTFEEDS her husband says it's made their marriage stronger! You now gotta pay each time you go to the city in Venice! The Big O! A Colombian political candidate urges people to vote from bed! We play the Whisper Challenge! Follow us @rickileetimjoel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 My life took an unexpected turn in 2016 when I was deported from the United States. This is the genuine tale of how I lost my ESTA visa and had to face the repercussions. LETS GO BRANDON GREEN PODCAST - https://letsgobrandongreen.com/

On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with professor, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, analyst, etc... Geir Jordet! Geir is known for his work in scanning research and how Greg got to dive into Geir's excellent work.A few areas on this episode we discuss:- Self-discovery within athlete development- Games to teach the game. Sacling complexity up and down.- Benefits of playing with younger and older players- No mercy rule to accelerate development- How to make players work hard- Creating pride and discipline.You can reach John at:tdirectorcms@gmail.com Sign up for the #1 Hockey IQ Newsletter:Newsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.ComWebsite HockeysArsenal.comTwitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg + @Daniel_Dukart for Dan)Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our websiteInstagram @HockeysArsenalYouTube @HockeysArsenalFacebook @HockeysArsenalAre you ready to take your training to a new level?Promo Code “HockeyIQ”Receive $50 off an annual plan purchaseHead on over to SenseArena.com to check it all out.

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview the artists coming to play Tiny Desk performances for their 'El Tiny' takeover, including indie explosion Kali Uchis returning home to Colombian beats, pop star Becky G debuting some Mexican regional soul and "La Caballota" herself Ivy Queen boasting pure boricua pride.Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Cher Vincent. Our show editor is Hazel Cills and our project manager is Grace Chung. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

Colombians go to the urns once again in national elections on 29 October 2023 and so, what better occasion to invite friend to the Colombia Calling podcast, Sergio Guzman, Director of Colombia Risk Analysis to explain some of the key issues and trends taking place. We try and keep this conversation somewhat jovial since the outlook is pretty bleak! There are four main talking points: 1. The 2023 local elections will become a referendum on President Gustavo Petro. 2. Lack of voter intention polls will likely affect voter preferences. 3. The erosion of the political party system is likely to continue. 4. Political Violence is likely to increase as Colombia gets closer to election day. We discuss journalist Laura Ardila Arrieta's latest book: "La Costa Nostra," a deep dive into corruption overseen by the Char political clan from their seat of power in Barranquilla and take a look at other issues affecting the political landscape in Colombia. The Colombia News Brief is reported by journalist Emily Hart. Tune in and also check out: https://www.colombiariskanalysis.com/home-eng

"Plan Colombia" was a United States foreign aid and military assistance program that aimed to address various issues in Colombia, primarily focusing on countering drug trafficking, promoting economic development, and improving security. The plan was initiated in the late 1990s and continued into the early 2000s. Here is a summary of its key elements:Background: Plan Colombia emerged in response to Colombia's longstanding issues with drug production and trafficking, armed conflict involving guerrilla groups like the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and human rights abuses. The United States became concerned about the impact of drug trade on its own citizens and the stability of Colombia.Counter-Drug Efforts: A significant portion of Plan Colombia's funding was allocated to combat the production and distribution of illegal drugs, particularly cocaine and heroin. This involved eradicating coca and poppy crops, interdicting drug shipments, and supporting alternative livelihood programs for farmers involved in drug production.Security Assistance: The plan also provided military and law enforcement aid to the Colombian government to help them combat insurgent groups like the FARC and the National Liberation Army (ELN). This assistance included training, equipment, and logistical support to strengthen the Colombian armed forces.Human Rights Concerns: Plan Colombia faced criticism for alleged human rights abuses by Colombian security forces, including extrajudicial killings and displacement of civilians. Some critics argued that U.S. military assistance indirectly supported these abuses.Economic and Social Development: A portion of the plan's funding was directed towards promoting economic and social development in Colombia. This included initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions, reduce poverty, and improve access to education and healthcare.Successes and Controversies: Plan Colombia achieved some successes in reducing coca cultivation and drug-related violence. However, it was also criticized for not fully addressing the root causes of conflict and for being overly focused on military solutions.Legacy: Plan Colombia had a lasting impact on Colombia's security and drug policy landscape. It evolved over time and influenced subsequent U.S. policies in the region. It also had implications for regional geopolitics and relations between the United States and Latin American countries.After all that money and all that blood, more cocaine is now being produced than ever before. In this episode, we dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Colombian coca crops, used to make cocaine, at an all-time high last year, UN says | Fox NewsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

"Plan Colombia" was a United States foreign aid and military assistance program that aimed to address various issues in Colombia, primarily focusing on countering drug trafficking, promoting economic development, and improving security. The plan was initiated in the late 1990s and continued into the early 2000s. Here is a summary of its key elements:Background: Plan Colombia emerged in response to Colombia's longstanding issues with drug production and trafficking, armed conflict involving guerrilla groups like the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and human rights abuses. The United States became concerned about the impact of drug trade on its own citizens and the stability of Colombia.Counter-Drug Efforts: A significant portion of Plan Colombia's funding was allocated to combat the production and distribution of illegal drugs, particularly cocaine and heroin. This involved eradicating coca and poppy crops, interdicting drug shipments, and supporting alternative livelihood programs for farmers involved in drug production.Security Assistance: The plan also provided military and law enforcement aid to the Colombian government to help them combat insurgent groups like the FARC and the National Liberation Army (ELN). This assistance included training, equipment, and logistical support to strengthen the Colombian armed forces.Human Rights Concerns: Plan Colombia faced criticism for alleged human rights abuses by Colombian security forces, including extrajudicial killings and displacement of civilians. Some critics argued that U.S. military assistance indirectly supported these abuses.Economic and Social Development: A portion of the plan's funding was directed towards promoting economic and social development in Colombia. This included initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions, reduce poverty, and improve access to education and healthcare.Successes and Controversies: Plan Colombia achieved some successes in reducing coca cultivation and drug-related violence. However, it was also criticized for not fully addressing the root causes of conflict and for being overly focused on military solutions.Legacy: Plan Colombia had a lasting impact on Colombia's security and drug policy landscape. It evolved over time and influenced subsequent U.S. policies in the region. It also had implications for regional geopolitics and relations between the United States and Latin American countries.After all that money and all that blood, more cocaine is now being produced than ever before. In this episode, we dive in!(commercial at 10:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Colombian coca crops, used to make cocaine, at an all-time high last year, UN says | Fox NewsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

When an informant leaks the location of an arms deal between a Romanian-American fixer and a Colombian rebel group, the DEA come down hard on both parties. But in a world of double-dealing, secrets and lies, is anyone truly who they say they are? Daisy Ridley joins investigative journalist Trevor Aaronson to tell the story of Flaviu Georgescu - who claims that he was working undercover for the CIA when he was arrested by federal law enforcement. Could the US government be creating the criminals they're supposed to catch? From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Matthew Nelson. Music by Nick Ryan.

Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, David Pogue talks with Walter Isaacson about his new biography of Elon Musk. Plus: Norah O'Donnell interviews Oprah Winfrey and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks about their collaboration, a book on happiness; David Martin talks with Gen. Mark Milley about intelligence for the war in Ukraine; Mo Rocca sits down with former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg to discuss a new arts complex at the site of the World Trade Center; Lilia Luciano profiles Colombian megastar Maluma; Faith Salie visits an art installation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; and Kelefa Sanneh finds out what chef and restaurateur Mario Carbone puts in his Sunday sauce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paraíso blanco is a Colombian streaming television series produced by Caracol Televisión for TelevisaUnivision. The series is based on the life of former German-Colombian drug lord Carlos Lehder, inspired by the book Crazy Charlie written by Ron Chepesiuk. Sebastián Osorio stars as Lehder. The series premiered on Vix on 20 July 2023.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a beautiful conversation with adoptee mother, Astrid Castro and daughter, Maya Papaya Castro Dabbeni. They generously share about their tremendous love and bond, and shed light on how intergenerational trauma and painful legacies of adoption have affected their relationship, perspectives, and behaviors. We also discuss the importance of mirroring and how unique it is for adoptees and children of adoptees; their unique birth family reunion story; birth language acquisition within adoptee families; creating adoption fluency; and moving from isolation as adoptees into community together with our children.    https://www.adoptionmosaic.com/Astrid Castro BioAstrid  Castro (she/her/hers) is the founder and CEO of  Adoption  Mosaic. Adoption Mosaic is a BIPOC adoptee, woman-led business that seeks to build an inviting adoption conscious community by providing innovative adoptee-centered programs and support.Including a monthly virtual panel series called We the Experts: Adoptee Speaker Series. Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on  transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption, and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption organizations such as the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), Holt International and Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange.Astrid co-authored Adoption in the Movies, which takes the reader on a guided tour of 27 movies and documentaries that are ‘dripping with adoption' which are asking  questions that encourage viewers to engage in ongoing dialogue and discussion. She also developed an innovative, evidence-based, 27-minute training DVD titled, Adoptive Parent Training:Developing Communication Skills. The training demonstrates how adoptive parents can communicate openly and honestly with family, friends and especially children. Astrid is a former member of the board of directors of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the author of many articles on the subject of adoption and contributed a chapter to the book Parenting as Adoptees. Astrid's personal experiences as an adoptee, a woman of color, and growing up in  a white family and community, fuel her professional path to helping others. Astrid  is aware of the benefit  of post-adoption services for individuals and their families  and seeks to bring these services to the adoption community. Her life-long interest  in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four from Colombia (along  with her older sister). Astrid has been in reunion with her birth family in Colombia since December 2011. Read about Astrid's journey of searching and finding her birth mother in The Oregonian. When Astrid is not working she loves to spend time with family, friends and  enjoying the adventures of life as the mama of an amazing daughter.Maya Papaya Castro Dabbeni BioMaya has grown up hearing and talking about adoption as a child of an adoptee. She is biracial, Colombian and Italian, as well as trilingual, Italian, Spanish and English. At a young age, Maya was a driving force in finding her maternal birth family. To this day, she is still uncovering connections to her Colombian roots, in addition to exploring how generational trauma and epigenetics affect children of adoptees. Maya is excited to share her experience of being a "child of an adoptee" and to bring this topic to light. Maya is currently a third year student at San Jose State University majoring in International Business with a double minor in Spanish and Italian.Co-Hosts: Nari Baker & Robyn ParkMusic: Mike Marlatt & Paul GulledgeEditing: Federico aka mixinghacksArtwork: Dalhe KimListen on: iTunes & SpotifyInstagram: @laboroflovepodcastVenmo: @laboroflovepodcast

On Episode 45, we delve into the story of the Pizza Connection, one of the biggest drug trafficking rings to ever hit the US,  but it would really touch almost every part of the globe,  it would see Asian morphine processed into heroin in Italian labs, by French scientists, before being smuggled into the US, while Colombian cocaine was also brought in as part of the connection, and in the end, it would result in around 1,600 pounds of heroin being shipped into the US in just a 5 year period, netting around 2 billion dollars, while supplying nearly the entire Northeast US heroin market in the process.  I hope everyone enjoys today's episode, and tunes back in next week for Episode 46PLEASE follow us on our socials-Instagram and Twitter: @theblackhandpodSources:Background Music:Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro Music:Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro audio sources:Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting CompanySupport the show

As India welcomes the world's biggest economies for the G20 meeting this September, we look at the role that food might play in top level discussions. Food diplomacy is increasingly seen as a form of ‘soft power' that can help build bridges and find common ground. In this programme Devina Gupta speaks to chef Arun Sundaraj, who is leading the catering teams at the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi which is hosting many of the G20 delegates. She visits the Colombian embassy in London to hear from the country's ambassador about the role food played during vital peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC. Devina also travels to Glasgow in Scotland to share a plate of haggis with Scotland's national chef, Gary Maclean and Lauren Bernstein, founder and CEO of The Culinary Diplomacy Project in the United States, explains why governments are looking to hire culinary experts to aid in diplomacy. Presented by Devina Gupta. Produced by Rumella Dasgupta. (Image: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden raise two wine glasses in a toast. Credit: Getty Images/ The Washington Post/ BBC).

The migration of a mennonite colony to Colombia's eastern plains is a little-known story worthy of greater coverage due to the environmental and social impacts this has had on the region and the traditional communities found here. And yet, hardly anyone has heard about it. On this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts), Oscar Parra from Rutas del Conflicto - a website dedicated to bringing you stories about the Colombian conflict not covered in the mainstream press - and journalist Natalia Malaver join me to discuss this topic. Hear about the history of the Mennonites in Colombia, their use of a portion of land greater in size than Holland, what they are producing and why the Colombian authorities look the other way as deforestation takes place in the name of progress. The Colombia News Brief is reported by journalist Emily Hart. Check out: www.rutasdelconflicto.com and https://www.instagram.com/greenlybachue/

he Spanish Galleon San Jose was sunk by the British in 1708 and thought lost to the world forever. That was until 2015 when the wreck was discovered by the Colombian government. Now, they have sent down submersibles with cameras and new technology to map the wreckage and what the have found is extraordinary.Let's dive in! (Pun totally intended!)(commercial at 9:11)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/two-ships-found-near-spanish-galleon-full-of-gold-worth-17-billion/ar-AAYgO4X?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a0aa67ad9bd94745f5d813b3539cd266This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

The Spanish Galleon San Jose was sunk by the British in 1708 and thought lost to the world forever. That was until 2015 when the wreck was discovered by the Colombian government. Now, they have sent down submersibles with cameras and new technology to map the wreckage and what the have found is extraordinary.Let's dive in! (Pun totally intended!)(commercial at 9:11)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/two-ships-found-near-spanish-galleon-full-of-gold-worth-17-billion/ar-AAYgO4X?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a0aa67ad9bd94745f5d813b3539cd266This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

A band of retired US army brothers embarks upon a legally questionable heist deep in the Colombian rainforest, where a notorious drug lord keeps his loot.Watch it on NetflixTriple Frontier - https://www.netflix.com/us/title/80192187?s=a&trkid=13747225&trg=cp&vlang=en&clip=81477202 What did you think of Triple Frontier?Let me know by commenting on the Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CwqduAmLULI/?igshid=MmU2YjMzNjRlOQ==Send Me Your Recommendations & Requests!I don't use Facebook or other social media so much, but you can email me or message me on Instagram.Email, wnwypodcast@outlook.com - Instagram, @wnwypodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wnwypodcast/AcknowledgementsBig shout out and THANK YOU to Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/ Yeah! by Druki, Vibraphone Chord by Pixabay, Whipy woosh transition by Navadaux

Happy couples from across the globe share their best advice for richer relationships. From the relational to the emotional to the sexual, the happiest couples - of all ages weigh in on what makes their relationships thrive. This episode is brought to you by Desire Cruises - a unique experience for adventurous couples! Join us as we cruise to the Greek Isles in August and the South of France next Spring 2024. If you have podcast questions, please submit them here. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music & Stitcher! Rough Transcript: This is a computer-generated rough transcript, so please excuse any typos. This podcast is an informational conversation and is not a substitute for medical, health, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the services of an appropriate professional should you have individual questions or concerns. Top Relationship Tips From Happier Couples: 8 Secrets To Success Episode 332 [00:00:00] You're listening to the sex with Dr. Jess podcast, sex and relationship advice. You can use tonight. [00:00:13] Brandon Ware: Welcome to the sex with Dr. Jess podcast. And today we are about to head out on the desire cruise. [00:00:21] Jess O'Reilly: That's right. We're hitting the Greek isles. We're hitting Turkey. You're going to make a cruise sound. [00:00:26] Brandon Ware: No, I'm, I'm so much more mature than that. [00:00:28] Brandon Ware: Don't you know me better? [00:00:29] Jess O'Reilly: I can see you. Yeah. Yeah. Why does your boat sound like a donkey? [00:00:34] Brandon Ware: I don't know. It just does. [00:00:35] Jess O'Reilly: If I heard that sound, I'm not getting on the boat. [00:00:37] Brandon Ware: Yeah. Okay. [00:00:37] Jess O'Reilly: So, pretty excited. This is, I don't know. Is this our sixth Desire Cruise? [00:00:41] Brandon Ware: I believe that it is. [00:00:42] Jess O'Reilly: We've been on pretty much all of them except the ones over New Year's because that's our week off. [00:00:47] Jess O'Reilly: And every time we're on board, I'm collecting information. Not necessarily... data, but people's insights and experiences because it's just such a broad range of guests here. So there are around 700 people on board. There are 44 countries represented. I don't have the breakdown of this specific cruise, but from the last one, a few months ago, from that, I know that there were of the 700, around 300 Americans, 50 Canadians, 57 Mexicans. [00:01:16] Jess O'Reilly: Handful from India, 16 Brazilians, another handful of Colombians, around a hundred from Europe. When I kind of look, okay, that's the UK. They've exited. I did. [00:01:29] Brandon Ware: I also did the German though, or maybe it was Austrian. [00:01:31] Jess O'Reilly: Actually UK is a big contingent. I don't know why I didn't write them down, but there's a good number from the UK. [00:01:36] Jess O'Reilly: Folks from New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, a nice contingent from. Central and South America. So I met Chileans, Costa Ricans, Ecuadorians, Venezuelans, a handful from Lebanon. I met a couple from Korea. And so, and there's, there's kind of a broad age range, right there. I think there might be a couple who are quite young in their twenties, but just like a handful of, let's be [00:02:00] honest, women. [00:02:00] Jess O'Reilly: Yeah. I don't think there's any guys in their twenties, then a handful in their thirties, many in their forties. And then a bunch in their fifties and beyond. And so for me, there's just so much learning here because people hail from all over the world. They come on this cruise for so many different reasons. [00:02:16] Jess O'Reilly: You know, I've spoken about this before that yes, it's clothing optional in certain areas. Yes, it's erotic themed. Yes, there are very interactive workshops and there's even a playroom should you deci...

After the peace agreement their leaders signed with the Colombian government in September 2016, members of the FARC guerilla group began turning in their weapons to the UN. In exchange, rank-and-file members received amnesty for acts of violence they committed during the country's long civil war. They could leave their jungle encampments and rejoin society – go to work or school like any other citizen. The FARC ceased to be a group of guerilla fighters and became a political party, with members even serving in congress. But many Colombians saw the FARC as enemies, and were not ready to integrate them into society so quickly. Just over half of voters rejected the agreement in a referendum. Some ex-combatants were killed.  And in 2018, the country elected Iván Duque, a vocal opponent of the peace accord. But peace takes time. And our guest Daniel Salgar says that over time, more Colombians, including many journalists, have begun to accept former guerillas as members of society, rather than enemies. The election of President Gustavo Petro in 2022, who ran on the peace agreement, reflects that mindset shift.Salgar counts himself among a generation of journalists who spent most of their careers covering peace efforts. When we spoke with him last year, he was wrapping up a job as an editor for the Colombia Truth Commission Report, which shed light on decades of atrocities and human rights violations that were committed during the civil war. Before working for the Truth Commission, he was a reporter and editor at the newspaper El Espectador, where he oversaw a project on peacebuilding called Colombia 2020. Salgar also served as editor and director of the Spanish news service for Anadalou, a Turkish international news agency. Now working in communications for ACNUR Colombia/ UNHCR, Salgar says he continues to be optimistic about the implementation of the 2016 agreement and the possibility of peace with other guerilla groups in his country. The original version of this episode was published in September 2022. Follow Daniel Salgar on Twitter: @DanielSalgar1View the Colombia Truth Commission Report (in Spanish) Read Daniel Salgar's interview with former FARC leader Timochenco (in English)Read Daniel's analysis piece on drug policy in Colombia (in Spanish) Explore the peacebuilding journalism project Colombia 2020 (Now Colombia +20) (in Spanish)Making Peace Visible is a project of War Stories Peace Stories. Our mission is to bring journalists and peacebuilders together to re-imagine the way the news media covers peace and conflict, and to facilitate expanded coverage of global peace and reconciliation efforts. Join the conversation on Twitter: @warstoriespeace. Visit our website: warstoriespeacestories.orgMaking Peace Visible is hosted by Jamil Simon, and produced by Andrea Muraskin.Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions, Phil Larson, Meavy Boy, Podington Bear, Pianobook, and Kevin Mac Leod

We have the privilege of meeting our next guest, Alejandra, in her apartment in Houston, where she resides with Hymie Chapa, our previous guest. It's a unique opportunity to conduct separate interviews with two individuals who share the same living space, allowing them to learn more about each other's experiences.Alejandra, a Colombian by birth, was born in Houston but was taken back to Colombia by her mother at a young age. However, at three years old, she returned to Houston in 1994. Growing up, Alejandra discovered that her father was not her biological father, and her mother had kept this secret from her. This revelation brought about a complex situation, as Alejandra grappled with the truth and began to break free from her mother's control.Discovering such a truth can turn one's world upside down and unravel the fabric of their identity. For Alejandra, learning about her real father, who she is now in contact with, adds another layer of complexity. Her father, who knows of her existence and has followed her life from afar, dreams of a reunion. However, he remains a stranger to Alejandra, leaving her guarded and confused, filled with both love and hope, yet also uncertainty.Despite the complications in her personal life, Alejandra was fortunate to have a strong family culture, with her grandparents playing a significant role in her upbringing. Interestingly, her mother, recognizing the importance of therapy, has had Alejandra in therapy since a young age, with the same therapist for the past 20 years.A turning point in Alejandra's life occurred when she was caught engaging in a sexual act in the high school stairwell. Her mother promptly transferred her to a private school, where she thrived academically and began to blossom. This experience ignited her passion for academics, leading her to pursue a psychology degree and subsequently a master's degree. Currently, Alejandra is preparing for her doctoral studies, further deepening her understanding of the human mind.In terms of spirituality, Alejandra's journey took an interesting turn during her college years when a class on the Old Testament led her to become agnostic or even atheist. It will be intriguing to follow her ongoing spiritual exploration and how it shapes her perspective on life.Alongside her academic pursuits, Alejandra is a multifaceted individual. She is a coach, guiding others in their personal development journeys. As a nutritionist, she understands the importance of balanced nourishment and empowers others to make informed choices for their health. Additionally, Alejandra is a competitive bodybuilder, dedicating herself to the discipline and artistry of sculpting her physique.Join us as we delve into Alejandra's story, navigating the complexities of her family dynamics, personal growth, spiritual journey, and her diverse pursuits as a coach, nutritionist, and competitive bodybuilder. Through The Jar, Alejandra shares her experiences, inspiring us with her resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to personal and physical transformation. For more of The Jar, visit:Website: https://www.thejar.live/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/Disclaimer: The views stated in this episode are our guest's opinions and do not represent the views, beliefs or opinions of The Jar Podcast. Our goal is to provide a platform for everyone no matter what they believe, and we would like to continue to do that while making it clear our guests are not a representation of The Jar Podcast. 

Join Daniel Friebe with Brian Nygaard as they recap stage 5 of the 2023 Vuelta a España.  We'll get post-stage reaction from Daniel on the ground, rider interviews, plus a meeting of the day with Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal. Over the course of the three weeks in Spain, we'll also have regular input from our man in the peloton, AG2R Citroën's Larry Warbasse, and much more. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Science in Sport. Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). Science in Sport The Cycling Podcast has been supported since 2016 by Science In Sport. World leading experts in endurance nutrition. Go to scienceinsport.com to see the whole range. MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. D Vine Cellars The 2023 Vuelta a España wine selection is available now at dvinecellars.com Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 60 exclusive episodes. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Met up with one our favorite guests Luis Fernando, Founder of Amor Perfecto, for breakfast in Bogota, Colombia. During our recording we had hoped to share our love for coffee over a cup of coffee in Bogota and we are happy that we were able to meet and catch-up. We loved learning about what the company its growth and future plans. Amor Perfecto has six locations in Bogota and is poised for a global expansion.We also had a chance to visit the Amor Perfecto Cafe Laboratory where we experienced 3 different ways of processing coffee. Much like wine tasting, coffee tasting itself is an art. The flavors change from fruity to woody, smooth to bold, simply based on the way the beans are processed.Headover to our instagram page to see some of these special moments.  https://www.instagram.com/mindful_businesses_podcast/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________In this episode, we have Luis Fernando Velez founder of Amor Perfecto with whom our host Vidhya Iyer talks about their common love for a good cup of coffee - with its perfect aroma and complex flavors. Luis shares what is entailed in producing a rich and fragrant coffee. It starts from the coffee cherry picked at the exact ripeness using high-tech refractometers to find the optimal ripeness to pick each variety of dark red for one to purple for another. At Amor Perfecto each bean is hand-picked, unlike some other brands who prefer strip harvesting by machine, an efficient, affordable, but indiscriminate practice. The beans are then expertly processed and most importantly roasted close to where they are picked. For over 200 years Colombia has been exporting green coffee beans to be roasted in consuming countries all over the world. In fact, it was illegal to roast quality coffee in Colombia until 2003. The government and the growers had been convinced that the consuming countries knew better than them how to perfectly roast coffee, robbing Colombians of additional revenues by adding value to their crop. Amor Perfecto fought to change the law and volunteered as guinea pigs to show lawmakers that their signature crop was not just for export. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in to listen to Luis' fascinating stories. https://amorperfecto.com/https://www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com/ 

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Alexandra Ramirez, a Colombian entrepreneur and financial expert. Alexandra shares her journey from working in government to becoming the CEO of Financially Fit Latina and Money Wise Business Group. She emphasizes the importance of financial education and provides tips for becoming financially fit. Alexandra also discusses the need for estate planning and life insurance within the Latino community. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the importance of breaking down financial concepts in a simple and accessible way.KEY TAKEAWAYSAlexandra Ramirez is a Colombian entrepreneur and financial expert who is passionate about empowering the Latino community to become financially successful.She is the CEO of Financially Fit Latina and Money Wise Business Group, where she helps individuals and businesses organize their finances and scale their businesses.Alexandra emphasizes the importance of estate planning, including having a will, living will, and living trust, to protect assets and avoid family problems.She encourages Latinos to overcome the stigma around financial planning and seek the help of a financial advisor, regardless of their wealth.Alexandra is dedicated to providing financial education in a simple and accessible way, breaking down complex concepts for the Latino community.QUOTES"My passion is to empower the community, especially Latinos and Latinas, to become financially successful." - Alexandra Ramirez"Having an estate planning is critical because you're not only protecting your family, you're protecting yourself." - Alexandra Ramirez"Having a life insurance is protecting yourself, giving your family something in the future if something happens to you, but also in life, you're protecting yourself because you have living benefits." - Alexandra RamirezYou can learn more about Alexandra in the links below.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandraramirezoficial1/Website: https://financiallyfitlatina.com/alexandra-ramirez/If you're listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe, share, and we're listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.

The Burn Bag is collaborating with the Climate Migration Council to conduct several episodes on the security risks surrounding climate change, amidst severe heat and climate-related crises that are gripping the country and the world.This week, A'ndre spoke with Iván Duque, who served as President of Colombia from 2018 to 2022, on a range of topics related to climate change, the Latin American Migration Crisis, and the War on Drugs -- and how all three issues intersect with each other. President Duque outlines the key challenges he faced during his tenure and the specific actions his government took on environmental policy, energy consumption, and deforestation. The former President also provides his view on the environmental impacts of drug trafficking, highlighting the ecological cost of cocaine production, while also responding to claims that his government didn't do enough to stop the killings of land defenders and environmental activists. A'ndre and President Duque then open up a lengthy conversation on the Latin American Migration Crisis -- specifically discussing migration from Venezuela, and President Duque's actions to take in 2.5 million refugees from the country into Colombia. The President provides his view on whether the United States and Colombia should engage with Venezuelan President Maduro, and whether the world is doing their 'fair share' on engaging with the Latin American Migration Crisis. We close out the conversation with President Duque's takes on why migrants are traveling to the Southern Border of the United States via the Darien Gap, and his prognosis on the severity of climate-driven migration in the coming years and decades.

Jon and Jared first sit down to talk about the generosity of a church alive. It's all about an attitude of the mind. Then Diana Macias stops in to share that her identity doesn't come from her nursing, immigration or even Colombian heritage, but in Christ alone. This conversation is a unique redemption story about the power of belonging. Our conversation with Diana begins at 30:46Follow her Blog: https://realblogpod.wordpress.com/Listen to the entire weekly lesson! Audio only: centralnow.com/podcastVideo: centralnow.com/media

Federico Ardila is a combinatorialist at San Francisco State University. He's Colombian and in this episode he talks candidly about the struggles and prejudice encountered by people from different backgrounds as they try to make their mark in academia. And just so you know there's happy ending in sight - this episode of the podcast will conclude with a stirring musical finale. Federico's site - https://fardila.com SFSU page - https://math.sfsu.edu/faculty/ardila SLMath supports Numberphile - https://www.slmath.org You can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphile Here are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

Ricardo Cubides is the regional coordinator for the Colombian Caribbean region for the NGO CODHES - La Consultoría para los Derechos Humanos y el Desplazamiento and it is an incredible honour to talk with him and tap into his knowledge of the sociopolitical issues here. On this Episode of the Colombia Calling podcast - permitted only due to the fact that the conversation is in English - we deal with incredibly sensitive information about the chronology of armed groups in the region of the Canal del Dique, the structural racism and the on-going conflict in the region. The Canal del Dique is a feat of engineering, built by slaves from Africa, commanded by the Spanish empire, running for 115km in length and connecting the lakes and waterways of the Magdalena river basin with the city and port of Cartagena. Latterly, the area has been controlled by the EPL guerrillas, then the ELN and then the FARC before coming under the control of the AUC paramilitaries and now the AGC or Clan del Golfo. We discuss the situation now and in particular alongside the ambitious Paz Total or Total Peace project promoted by the current government of President Gustavo Petro. The Colombia News Brief is reported by journalist Emily Hart. Support us at www.patreon.com/colombiacalling

Strap yourself in for a raw and revealing journey into the unseen realities of prison life at Brevard Correctional Institution (BCI). From the farcical nature of our drug program - where therapy was replaced by movies and Def Comedy Jam - to the eye-opening cultural exchanges within the prison walls, we're breaking down the myths and misconceptions. You'll hear about my first black roommate, and the rich cultural tapestry I discovered as I interacted with people of Cuban, Dominican, Colombian, and Central American descent. Brace yourselves as we relive the tense encounters that forced me to stand my ground, and the unexpected bonds that sprouted in this unlikely terrain. The prison environment is not for the faint-hearted; hear the story of how I learned to maximize my space, navigate available resources, and the importance of having a plan B for everything. Meet Valenza, a chef from Miami, with whom I forged a plan to open a restaurant upon our release, and the unanticipated friendships that bloomed within these harsh confines.Finally, we wind down with the stories of personal growth birthed from this gritty reality. From the hustles we had to pull to get our GEDs to the transition to a new dorm upon my release from the drug program, we laid bare the highs and lows of this life-changing journey. You'll also get a glimpse into the 'Wild Wild West' of prison life, and hear about an old friend who inspired me to never give up. So, get ready for an episode that's part confession, part cultural exchange, and totally transformative. Support the showMore from James & Haley: Chef James K Jones Website Cooking with Chef James K Jones (YouTube Channel) Support our Sponsors Hurst Towing and Recovery -Lynn & Debbie Hurst205-631-8697 (205-631-TOWS)https://hursttowing.com/Home & Commercial ServicesCall or text 205-798-0635email office@hollandhcs.comInstagram Home & Commercial Services Crossfit Mephobia - Hayden SetserCrossFitmephobiainfo@gmail.com256-303-1873https://www.instagram.com/crossfitmephobia/Dana Belcher - RE/MAX Advantage NorthWebsite: theiconagents.comemail: danabelcheragent@gmail.comCall or text 205-910-3358

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!This week, we cover: why you shouldn't test out superhero origin stories, a great opportunity for death positive doll fans, dozens of Colombian kids get sent to the hospital after playing with a Ouija board, death by cheese (but not in the delicious way), and the freakiest freak accident that ever did freak.See you next Friday for more Spooky Gay Bullsh!t!Join the Secret Society That Doesn't Suck for exclusive weekly mini episodes, livestreams, and a whole lot more! patreon.com/thatsspookyGet into our new apparel store and the rest of our merch! thatsspooky.com/storeCheck out our website for show notes, photos, and more at thatsspooky.comFollow us on Instagram for photos from today's episode and all the memes @thatsspookypodWe're on Twitter! Follow us at @thatsspookypodDon't forget to send your spooky gay B.S. to thatsspookypod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we interview Anthony Dest.  Anthony Dest is assistant professor of anthropology at Lehman College and currently a faculty fellow at the Center for Place, Culture and Politics. He is also a member of the Colombia Freedom Collective. We talk with Anthony about three of his essays about political economy, organizing and resistance in Colombia. This conversation primarily focuses on the organization of Black Colombians in formations like the Black Communities Process (PCN), as well as indigenous communities and other grassroots social formations.  Dest touches on the history of the US sponsored war on drugs in Colombia, the Peace Accords process in Colombia between the FARC and the Colombian government and on the resistance of the Liberation of Mother Earth Process. We also talk about some of the contradictions created by neoliberal reforms in Colombia and through an examination of the dialectical relationship between inclusion and autonomy, how Black and indigenous communities have organized in light of those reforms, while also looking at the various contradictions that have arisen along the way. Finally we talk about coordinated action and more spontaneous rebellion amid national strikes, and the election of the Petro and Márquez administration as well as other local electoral efforts. We close with an important conversation on the political prisoners who have been repressed in response to some of the uprisings we discuss, and ways that people can materially support the Colombia Freedom Collective, which we encourage folks to do. You can support the Colombia Freedom Collective at colombiafreedomcollective.org we'll include that link in the show notes as well as a place where you can access Dest's writings. And of course if you appreciate the work we do, please consider becoming a patron of the show. You can do so for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism      

On episode 1272 we discuss the infamous 1982 Obama college letter, spiders that give you permanent erections, coups, plane masturbators, angry otters, a new deadly AI and much much more… (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:36) - What could've been with that $1 Mili ☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕ (00:02:29) - Crocodiles are attracted to sounds of crying babies, study finds (00:04:07) - Brazilian supermarket shut down due to spider that can cause ‘long and painful erections' (00:09:10) - Barack Obama told ex, 'I make love to men daily, but in the imagination,' letter shows (00:15:44) - Niger coup: What's happening (00:19:29 - 00:24:43) Ecuador arrests six Colombians in assassination of anti-corruption presidential candidate Villavicencio assassinated (00:25:24) - Britney Spears new video is unhinged (00:29:15) - Maui fires: Lahaina blaze now the deadliest in modern U.S. history as toll climbs to 93, governor warns of 'significant' death toll rise