Latin America Correspondent
Independent commentary & analysis from Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio, featured on The Times, talkRADIO, LBC, ABC, & more.
Episodes
849 episodes
Art, Colonialism & the Gelman Collection
On Times Radio with Henry Bonsu, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio and curator & historian Francisco Berzunza break down the story of the Gelman Collection, its current controversy and implications.
Nicaragua's President Ortega Says No More Elections
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega said his country will no longer be holding elections, a statement underscoring the absence of political freedom in the country, and extending his 20-year rule.
US Judge Sets Trial Date for Nicolas Maduro
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Carol Walker on Times Radio about the latest news regarding Nicolas Maduro’s trial in the United States.
Dramatic Drop in Amazon Deforestation
On LBC, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio breaks down the reasons for the historic slowing of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Regional Round-Up: Argentina Loses Ill-Tempered World Cup Final; Venezuela Earthquake Update; ICE Killings Latest; El Mayo Zambada Sentenced to Life in Prison
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with a round-up of news from the region.
Politics Gatecrashes Argentina-England World Cup Semi-Final
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Carole Walker for Times Radio.
England vs. Argentina in Historic World Cup Semi-Final: The Argentine Perspective
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Stig Abell for Times Radio.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens First Restaurant in Mexico
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with the controversial news of the fact that Chipotle Mexican Grill is officially opening its very first restaurant in Mexico.
How Racial History, Extermination & Annihilation of Peoples in Argentina Fans Racism
Continuing on from a report on recent racist incidents at the World Cup, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio revisits the story and delves into Argentine history to contextualise the long story of racism in the country, and the surroundin...
Sufferers of Havana Syndrome Awarded Compensation by US Govt
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio on the latest regarding Havana Syndrome, the mysterious neurological condition reported by spies, diplomats and their families, originating at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba.
Paraguay & Argentina in World Cup Racism Controversy
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Henry Bonsu for Times Radio about the racism controversy generated for Paraguay and Argentina around the World Cup.
Mexico Calls for Criminal Charges Over Deaths of 17 Nationals in ICE Custody
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at how the Sheinbaum administration is raising the stakes still further with the US, now over the deaths of Mexican nationals in migrant custody, as well as this week's killing of Lorenzo Salgado ...
Mexico Calls for Clarification Over Zambada Kidnap After FBI Displays Plane Used at Museum
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with analysis from the ongoing tension between the USA and Mexico over the 2024 covert kidnap of the Sinaloa Cartel's 'El Mayo' Zambada.
Regional Round-Up: Latest from Venezuela; Cuba Suffers New Nationwide Blackout; LAC Bloc Adopts Ethical AI Declaration
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with a round-up and analysis of news from across the region. To support the show or get in touch, email latinamericacorrespondent@gmail.com
An Instant Classic: Mexico vs. England at the Estadio Azteca a World Cup Match for the Ages
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Ian Payne for LBC.
England Obsesses Over Mexico City's Altitude & Thunderstorms Ahead of World Cup Match with Mexico
Speaking to Rosie Wright for Times Radio, Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio reports from Mexico City ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup Match between Mexico and England.
Ecuador Navigate Mexico City’s Complexities, Even Before the Football
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio details the complexities between Ecuador and Mexico ahead of their teams' World Cup tie, as well as the Ecuadorean squad's difficulties navigating Mexico City.
Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru's Presidential Election
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with news of the fact that after weeks of reviewing ballots, Peru's electoral commission has declared Keiko Fujimori the next president of the country.
Venezuela Earthquake + 5 Days
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the current situation in Venezuela, 5 days after the earthquakes struck.
Latin America & Caribbean Nations After the World Cup Group Stages - with Paul Schmidt-Troschke
In this joint recording alongside the World Cup Football etc podcast, Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke report on the performances at the World Cup of sides from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Venezuela Earthquake + 48hrs
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at the current situation in Venezuela, 48hrs after the earthquakes struck.
Venezuela Earthquake + 30hrs
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Guto Harri for Times Radio.
Twin Earthquakes Strike Caracas
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Richard Spurr for LBC.
Latin America & the US: World Cup; de la Aspriella Wins in Colombia; Trump's Regional Multi-Level Political Enforcement; Pemex & Petrobras Announce Partnership in the Gulf of Mexico
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio in conversation with journalist Julia Tilton from The Daily Yonder, the US's only national news organization for rural people and places. To read the Wall Street Journal article referenced ...