Romanians Also Weep

With the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, a cultural phenomenon began to make its way into the homes of millions of families: Latin American telenovelas. In Romania, a country shaken by a bloody revolution, these melodramas meant more than just entertainment. They became a...

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In Peru you can criticize anything—except the national cuisine. Find the English translation of "Against Peruvian Cuisine [Repeat]" here. Or check out the Spanish transcript here. LISTEN & FOLLOW: iHeart | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | And more! ► We’re here. To stay. Our commitment to Latin America and Latino communities...

Odalys and her family arrived in New York in August 2022. They are among the more than 165,000 immigrants who have come to the city in the past two years, most of them Venezuelan. Lacking the infrastructure to shelter everyone, the city turned schools, gyms,...

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In an instant, the life of a happy couple changed completely. After a tragic event, Jorge and Claudia must find a way to rediscover intimacy when a body undergoes a radical change.  Find the English translation of "Anatomy Of a Reunion" here. Or check out...

Nicole Chi Amén was never able to have a conversation with her grandmother, even though she visited her every weekend. They watched television together, shared meals, loved one another, but they were separated by a language barrier— Nicole's grandmother never learned Spanish, and Nicole was never taught Cantonese. Years later, Nicole would set out on...

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Valentina had heard it all her life—she needed to change to fit in. Since she was young, people around her always commented on her weight, telling her she should slim down. But as time went on, she started to wonder if she really needed to...

A secret project would change the course of history for a community, a country, and all of humanity. Find the English translation of "State Secret" here. Or check out the Spanish transcript here. LISTEN & FOLLOW: iHeart | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | And more! ► We’re here. To...

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► Click here to return to the episode official page, or here to see all the episodes. ► We’re here. To stay. Our commitment to Latin America and Latino communities in the United States remains. We’ve accomplished so much together, but there are still many more stories to tell. Support...

Luana was just learning to speak when she decided to change her name. The consequences of such a personal decision would not only transform her identity and her family, but also shift the cultural discussion of an entire country. Find the English translation of "Me Girl...