El Hilo

First, the frame tightens on people.

Roosevelt Avenue becomes the indictment.

China y Estados Unidos se necesitan.

Artificial intelligence is treated as a weapon, not a future worry.

El Hilo episode "Colombia: el negocio de alquilar el vientre de otras" opens with a short production note from the hosts about recording together for the first time and a major change at Radio Ambulante Studios.

This episode explores how new right-wing movements in Latin America, exemplified by Chilean president José Antonio Kast, gain power by promising to solve contemporary problems while promoting a reinterpretation of history that idealizes a supposed past greatness.

This episode appears to explore Cuba as both a land of fantasy and desperation, though the transcript only contains introductory branding without substantive content.

This episode analyzes the capture and death of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, the ensuing violence and disinformation, and the broader impact of cartels on Mexican society.

This episode examines the alarming decline in vaccination rates in Latin America, focusing on the measles outbreak in Mexico and the broader implications for public health ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

This episode discusses the significance of recent award shows and cultural moments in Latin America, including Bad Bunny's Grammy win and Super Bowl performance.

This episode analyzes the US operation to remove Nicolás Maduro, focusing on the promise of oil wealth and the current state of Venezuela's oil industry.

El Hilo opens by linking the January 2021 Capitol invasion to images from Minneapolis, where border agents have unleashed violence that the hosts describe as making Minnesota feel like 'enemy territory.' Silvia Viñas and Eliezer Budasov bring in Jonathan Blitzer, a New Yorker journalist who specializes in border policy, migration, and U.S.-Latin America relations.

This episode features Inés Casal, a 77-year-old retired Cuban teacher, discussing how her generation—who grew up with and participated in the Cuban Revolution—now faces neglect, poverty, and vulnerability in old age.

This episode examines the evolution and complexity of organized crime in Latin America, challenging common narratives and exploring its deep impact on politics, economy, and society.

This episode discusses life in Venezuela four days after the U.S.

This episode investigates a case where someone edited photos of women using AI, and the efforts to seek justice.

La Ruta del Sol: La botella follows Juanita, Carolina y Alejandro Pizano on 11 de noviembre de 2018, when a green-capped drink bottle in Jorge Enrique Pizano’s desk led to Alejandro’s collapse, convulsions, and a necropsia that later reported intoxicación por cianura.

José Antonio Kast, fundador del Partido Republicano, ganó la presidencia de Chile con más del 58% de los votos y más de 7 millones de respaldos.

Colombia y Brasil ponen la primera pregunta.

Colombia is Lev Tahor's sixth stop.

This episode discusses the impact of AI on data center demand and includes a membership drive for the podcast.

This episode investigates the escalation of ICE arrests in New York City and the erosion of safe spaces for migrants under Trump's immigration policies.

This episode analyzes the unexpected rise of Rodrigo Paz Pereira as Bolivia's new president, ending the MAS hegemony, and explores what his presidency means for Bolivia and Latin America.

This episode begins with a journey on a riverboat in the Amazon, setting the stage for in-depth reporting on Latin American stories.

This episode begins with a ferry journey in the Amazon, likely leading into a news story about the region.

This episode follows a journalist's journey from the Ecuadorian Amazon to the Peruvian border, exploring the region's stories.

A journalist discusses her profile of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, critiquing media mythification and exploring the complexities behind her image.

An investigation into Próspera, a libertarian charter city in Honduras, exploring its appeal to entrepreneurs and its impact on national sovereignty.

A weekly podcast that provides in-depth analysis and context for the most important news stories in Latin America.

This episode explores the growing economic inequality in Cuba through a tour guide's perspective, contrasting state-run bodegas with private pymes.

A journalist discusses how climate change, particularly recent heat waves in Mexico, has triggered her eco-anxiety and affected her mental health.

This episode covers Ecuador's upcoming election amid an internal armed conflict and the tragic disappearance of four minors allegedly by military forces.

A campaign in Montevideo displays photos of suicide victims to raise awareness and prevent suicide, featuring a mother's story.

A journalist discusses the murder of cumbia singer Paul Flores and its impact on Peru's violence crisis.