Political Watershed in Guatemala as Polemical Attorney General Replaced

Political Watershed in Guatemala as Polemical Attorney General Replaced

Author: Latin America Correspondent May 6, 2026 Duration: 4:47
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with news of how Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has appointed a new attorney general, putting an end to a fierce, multi-year struggle with former top prosecutor Consuelo Porras. Support the show

Tune in for sharp, on-the-ground perspectives from across a continent often misunderstood. Latin America Correspondent brings you the voice of Jon Bonfiglio, whose independent commentary and analysis cut through the noise. This isn't just a headline recap; it's about connecting the dots between politics, economics, culture, and even the passion of sports to reveal the real stories shaping nations from Mexico to Argentina. Each episode feels like a direct briefing, informed by years of reporting and featured insights from major outlets like The Times, talkRADIO, LBC, and ABC. You'll hear nuanced discussions that go beyond stereotypes, offering clarity on complex events and introducing you to the forces driving change. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this dynamic region, this podcast serves as an essential, reliable guide. Expect thoughtful analysis that makes sense of the news and reveals the human stories behind it, all delivered with the authority of a seasoned correspondent who calls Latin America his beat.
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Podcast Episodes
Sheinbaum’s Predicament: Part Three - A House of Cards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:26
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio focuses his gaze on what the charges against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya mean for Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, and how she has an impossible task balancing all int…
Press Freedoms Under Threat in Argentina [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:13
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio looks at recent events curtailing press access to the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, and the broader context of diminishing press Freedoms internationally. Support the show
Sheinbaum's Predicament: Part Two - The Beast Within [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:43
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio continues to analyze the news that US prosecutors have charged the current governor of Mexico's state of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, along with nine other Mexican government offic…
Sheinbaum's Predicament: Part One - A Fractured Sinaloa Cartel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:29
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio with the news that US prosecutors have charged the current governor of Mexico's state of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, along with nine other Mexican government officials, of conspir…
Cartel Leader ‘The Gardener’ Detained in Mexico [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:01
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Sally Sara for National Radio Breakfast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, plus Extras. Support the show
Mass Trials in El Salvador [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio analyzes the recent and ongoing mass Trials into El Salvador, alongside their implications both for the country and the wider region. Support the show