Muslim, radical, terrorist. That's how the authorities described her. Marilú didn't recognize herself. You can read the Spanish transcript of the episode or read the English translation. Listen to the first episode right here. If you want to get our new episodes via WhatsApp, please text us at +573229502192. You can also...
Translation by: Patrick Moseley [Jorge Caraballo]: Hello, I’m Jorge Caraballo, Engagement Editor here at Radio Ambulante. And before we start, we have two news: one is that our season is coming to an end, and, two, that we’re going to do a special episode with you....
For Marilú, what started as a spiritual transformation would end with an arrest before dawn and her life turned upside down. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. You can also read an English translation. If you want to get our new episodes via WhatsApp, please text us at +573229502192....
Translation by: Patrick Moseley [Jorge Caraballo]: Hello, I’m Jorge Caraballo, Engagement Editor here at Radio Ambulante. And before we start, we have two news: one, is that our season is coming to an end, and, two, that we’re going to do a special episode with you....
The last one to leave, turn out the lights. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. If you want to get our new episodes via WhatsApp, please text us at +573229502192. You can also join Radio Ambulante’s Closed Facebook group to discuss with others around each week’s story....
Translation by: Patrick Moseley [Daniel Alarcón, host]: Welcome to Radio Ambulante from NPR. I’m Daniel Alarcón A few years ago —almost five years now— I gave my son León a recorder. Nothing very advanced technologically speaking: more like a simple machine, with three buttons. It was made...
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Translation by: Patrick Moseley [Carlos Framb]: One day I opened the door and I heard her crying, alone in her bed. [Daniel Alarcón, host]: This is Carlos Framb, a Colombian writer. And here he’s talking about his mother, Luzmila, with whom he was extraordinarily close. In...
Is it ever OK to help someone die? Carlos Framb had to ask himself this question when his mom started to lose her desire to live. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. You can also read an English translation. If you want to get our new episodes via Whatsapp,...
Translation by: Patrick Moseley [Daniel Alarcón, host]: This episode of Radio Ambulante includes descriptions of sexual situations that may be impactful, and it is suitable for adults only. Welcome to Radio Ambulante from NPR. I’m Daniel Alarcón. [Silvia]: Introduce yourself. My name is...
The word of two Guatemalan migrant women versus that of the largest and one of the most secretive law enforcement agencies in the United States. What does it take to believe women who decide to come forward? You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. You can also...
Translation by: Patrick Moseley (SOUNDBITE OF “EL PRIVILEGIO DE AMARTE” BY MIJARES Y LUCERO) [Luis Fernando Vargas]: OK. [Daniel Alarcón, host]: Welcome to Radio Ambulante from NPR. I’m Daniel Alarcón. (SOUNDBITE OF “EL PRIVILEGIO DE AMARTE” BY MIJARES Y LUCERO) [Luis Fernando]: ¿Qué podré decirte? En el corto tiempo...
With a mic in one hand, a diet Coke on the other, Luis Fernando is transformed. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. You can also read an English translation. If you want to get our new episodes via WhatsApp, please text us at +573229502192. You can also join Radio...
When your life is a suitcase. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. You can also read an English translation. If you want to get our new episodes via Whatsapp, please text us at +573229502192. You can also join Radio Ambulante’s Closed Facebook group to discuss with others around each...
Translation by: Patrick Moseley [Official 1]: Collaborate with the documents. [Official 2]: We’re moving along, please, have your documents in hand. [Daniel Alarcón, host]: Borders are usually strange places. Places of transition, movement. Sometimes you feel like everything is in transit. People coming and going. Passing merchandise, food,...
The San Juan de Dios hospital was closed to the public in 2001. So, why do some workers still go there every day? You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode. You can also read an English translation. If you want to get our new episodes via Whatsapp, please text us...