Latin American Intersections

Latin American Intersections

Author: Ocelotl Group Language: English Episodes: 22
Latin American Intersections, presented by the Ocelotl Group, moves beyond simple analysis to explore the complex connections shaping the region's present and future. This podcast delves into the nuanced interplay of business, geopolitics, and social impact across Latin America and the Caribbean. Each conversation is designed to uncover the underlying forces driving change, from boardroom strategies and international relations to grassroots movements and cultural shifts. We facilitate dialogues with a diverse range of global leaders and seasoned experts drawn from various sectors and industries, ensuring multiple perspectives are heard. The focus remains firmly on the LAC region, providing listeners with a dedicated space to understand its unique challenges and opportunities. When you listen to this podcast, you'll gain a deeper, more contextual understanding of how economic decisions ripple through societies, how political alliances are forged, and how social initiatives can redefine markets. It's for those who recognize that the region's story is not monolithic but a tapestry of intersecting narratives. Latin American Intersections offers a thoughtful and essential guide to navigating these dynamic crossroads, providing the insight needed to comprehend one of the world's most vibrant and consequential areas.
Episodes
COVID19 & Business in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
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 shar…
Renewables in the Caribbean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:43
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 o…
Hurricane Maria and the University of Puerto Rico [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:19
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 M…
Maduro's Opposition in Venezuela [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
Brian, John, and Mike follow up on recent events in Venezuela, and the momentum that may be the downfall of the Maduro Regime...
Optimism & Caution for Venezuela [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:37
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 freest…
Renewables in Costa Rica with President Solis Rivera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:40
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…
China & Venezuela [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
Dr John Polga-Hecimovich, Professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy and Brian Fonseca, Director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute of Public Policy at Florida International University bring us an update on Ve…
Central American Refugees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:25
Maureen Meyer of the Washington Office on Latin America joins us today to discuss the experiences and challenges of Central Americans that face a grueling journey once they’ve decided to flee their home countries.
India in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:29
India’s engagement with the LAC region is often overlooked and while much smaller than China’s is growing comparably. Do India’s businesses and government have a larger strategy like China’s? What’s India’s relationship…