Alborada
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Alborada is a media project founded in 2013 that focuses on Latin American politics and culture. Their mission is to provide independent and alternative news and analysis of the region through their website, podcast, and events. The website covers topics related to politics, society, culture, and music.
Alborada
3M ago
For our latest Alborada Online, our panel of speakers discussed the role of Britain in supporting the 1973-1990 military dictatorship of General Pinochet in Chile. The role of the US government in the 1973 Chilean coup is widely documented. But the UK government’s role in the death of Chile’s democracy and the rise of the ..read more
Alborada
3M ago
In episode 24 of Indestructible Podcast, Rodrigo speaks to speaks to academic Francisco Dominguez about Argentina's new far-right president Javier Milei. Indestructible: Latin America with Rodrigo Acuña is a podcast from Alborada bringing you monthly discussions with some of the most interesting voices working on and from Latin America. In episode 24 of Indestructible Podcast ..read more
Alborada
3M ago
We had a full house at our recent session at The World Transformed (TWT) festival in Liverpool. Watch the video recording of our TWT event held on Saturday 7 October 2023 below or on their YouTube channel. You can find more information about the speakers and the event, here. Event supported by Chile 50 Years UK ..read more
Alborada
3M ago
A video recording of our session at The World Transformed (TWT) festival in Liverpool. Watch the video recording of our TWT event held on 7 Ocotber 2023 below or on their YouTube channel. You can find more information about the speakers and the event, here ..read more
Alborada
5M ago
In episode eight of our podcast The Americas Uncovered, host Dr Peter Watt speaks to journalist John McEvoy about Britain's cosy relationship with the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile. I the latest episode, John tells Peter about 'Britain and the Other 9/11', the forthcoming he is co-directing, and his investigative journalism on the UK's role in Latin America ..read more
Alborada
5M ago
Following the brutal murder of her husband Victor, Joan Jara, who passed away aged 96 on 12 November, dedicated her life to fighting for justice and human rights. I first met Joan in 1974 at the house of Connie Seifert in Highgate, north London, when they were hosting a reception for the famous Chilean folk ..read more
Alborada
6M ago
The first-round results of Argentina's presidential election on 22 October reflect a popular rejection of right-wing candidate Javier Milei’s proposal to 'take away rights'. A few days before the 22 October elections in Argentina, almost 90 per cent of the polls indicated that the winner would be Javier Milei, the ‘insane’ candidate of the right ..read more
Alborada
6M ago
We had a full house at our recent session at The World Transformed (TWT) festival in Liverpool. Watch the video recording of our TWT event held on Saturday 7 October 2023 below or on their YouTube channel. You can find more information about the speakers and the event, here. Event supported by Chile 50 Years UK ..read more
Alborada
6M ago
A feature-length documentary investigating the hidden role of Britain in the destruction of Chile's democracy and support for Pinochet. More information here. Forthcoming, Alborada Films 2024. The crowdfunding campaign has now finished, however if you would like to support the film's production, you can do so here. We will match the same rewards as on ..read more
Alborada
7M ago
In episode 23 of Indestructible Podcast, Rodrigo speaks Tanya Harmer about her latest book book ‘Beatriz Allende: A Revolutionary Life in Cold War Latin America'. Indestructible: Latin America with Rodrigo Acuña is a podcast from Alborada bringing you monthly discussions with some of the most interesting voices working on and from Latin America. In episode ..read more