Latin American Intersections

Latin America Intersections

Exploring business, geopolitics, and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. We bring you insights from global leaders and experts from across sectors and industries with a focus on the LAC region. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Hezbollah in Latin America, with Emanuele Ottolenghi & Amanda Peterson

    Until the recent series of conflicts in the Middle East, the average person in other parts of the world was only vaguely aware of Hezbollah at all. Even now with the organization in the spotlight most people are shocked to learn of its longtime presence in Latin America, and the scope of its activities there. This includes influence operations, terror plots, money laundering, and collaborations with cartels.

    In this episode, cohosted with the Great Work podcast, we discuss the history, present, and future of Hezbollah in Latin America with Emanuele Ottolenghi. As a leading expert on the topic, Emanuele helps us explore how Hezbollah’s activities affect everything from risk exposure for the private sector, to national security interests, to the very real threat of its planned terror attacks on Jewish communities in the region.

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    About Emanuele Ottolenghi:

    https://www.fdd.org/team/emanuele-ottolenghi/

    https://x.com/eottolenghi

    Follow Amanda Peterson on X: https://x.com/amandatalks__

    Connect with Michael Scadden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/

    Additional Resources:

    Foundation for the Defense of Democracies https://www.fdd.org/

    Center for a Secure Free Society https://www.securefreesociety.org/

    Gordon Institute for Public Policy https://gordoninstitute.fiu.edu/

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    30 October 2024, 6:16 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Puerto Rico, Food Security, & Investment in Controlled Environment Agriculture Entrepreneurship
    Hector Pomales, Founder/CEO of Farm in the City PR and Michael Scadden of Ocelotl Group discuss CEA as a key component of food security in island resiliency for the Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and the need for private capital to catalyze the adoption of the technology and the establishment of local entrepreneurship in the sector. Visit Farm in the City PR’s website at www.farminthecitynow.com & Ocelotl Group at www.OcelotlGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    22 December 2022, 8:08 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Colombia & Cross Sector Partnerships for Greater Impact After COVID19 with Adam Isacson of the Washington Office on Latin America
    Adam Isacson joins us today to help us understand the challenges, successes, and pitfalls of local, US, and international aid and security programs in Colombia. We discuss lessons learned and how leveraging multi sector partnerships (private, government, academic, military, NGO), and developing the right leaders, may improve the results of security and humanitarian aid efforts and accelerate development goals in Colombia and across the region. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    21 May 2020, 6:19 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Chinese Influence in Latin America After COVID19 with Dr. Evan Ellis
    Dr. Evan Ellis joins us again, this time to discuss Chinese influence and investment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and how the COVID19 crisis may accelerate China’s presence given the regions circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    21 May 2020, 6:04 pm
  • 38 minutes 21 seconds
    Venezuela & COVID19 Geopolitics with John Polga and Brian Fonseca
    We return with John Polga and Brian Fonseca to discuss what's new with Venezuela in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, as the U.S. simultaneously indicts Nicolas Maduro  and offers a road to lifting sanctions in consideration of the health challenges Venezuelans may face. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    2 April 2020, 10:51 pm
  • 57 minutes 23 seconds
    COVID19 & Latin America Business: Challenges & Opportunities with James McKeigue of LatAm Investor Magazine

    James McKeigue, Managing Editor of LatAm Investor magazine, joins us from Guayaquil, Ecuador where the UK-based James is currently sequestered as the region faces another in a long line of challenges: COVID19. James shares insights into the region's current status as the world manages the COVID19 outbreak, and leaders at all levels look at ways to manage the economic impacts of worldwide shutdowns. Between the challenges, and at the other end of the crisis, there may be opportunities in the Latin America and Caribbean region, for investors and for communities.

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    2 April 2020, 10:39 pm
  • 39 minutes 43 seconds
    Renewables in the Caribbean with James Ellsmoor of Island Innovation
    James Ellsmoor, Director of Solar Head of State and Founder of Island Innovation, has a unique way of communicating and promoting the use of renewables on islands around the world: installing solar photovoltaic systems on government buildings and officials’ residences. Listen in as he talks about the progress and opportunities behind the adoption of renewable energy in the Caribbean. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    25 April 2019, 6:13 pm
  • 50 minutes 19 seconds
    After Hurricane Maria: The University of Puerto Rico’s Triumphs and Ongoing Challenges with Chancellor Wilma Santiago and Student President Angeli Rivera
    The University of Puerto Rico is a central hub of education, innovation, and community support across the island. Listen in as university Chancellor Wilma Santiago and student council President Angeli Rivera of the UPR Mayagüez campus discuss the university’s role in the ongoing development of Puerto Rico, it’s contributions to the U.S. private and public sector, and the challenges it faces over a year after Hurricane Maria. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    20 February 2019, 6:05 am
  • 44 minutes 9 seconds
    Momentum Against Maduro in Venezuela? With John Polga and Brian Fonseca
    Brian, John, and Mike follow up on recent events in Venezuela, and the momentum that may be the downfall of the Maduro Regime... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    3 February 2019, 5:40 am
  • 53 minutes 37 seconds
    2 Presidents: Optimism and Caution for Venezuela with John Polga and Brian Fonseca
    A lot is happening in Venezuela as an opposition leader is recognized as interim president by much of the international community. Listen in as John, Brian, and Mike weigh in with both optimism and caution in this freestyle discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    26 January 2019, 3:10 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Renewable Energy in Costa Rica: Investment and Policy, with President Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera
    Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, president of Costa Rica from 2014 - 2018, discusses policies and investments that helped shape and promote the development of renewable energy infrastructure in the country. Despite the many challenges Costa Rica produced 98% of its energy from renewables, and now is expanding policies to decrease the use of fossil fuels in transportation. Could Costa Rica’s model be adopted and adapted by other countries, especially in Central America. What are some of the opportunities and challenges for investors interested in the country’s energy sector? Let’s find out... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support
    29 October 2018, 5:07 pm
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