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12 Dec

Posted at 07:04h in Audio, Episodes by

After her parents divorced, and her father moved from Mexico to Arizona, Fernanda began thinking of living in the United States. When she was thirteen, she started a diary –in her own idiosyncratic, imperfect English, so her family wouldn’t be able to read it– to...

05 Dec

Posted at 07:08h in Translation by

[Daniel Alarcón, host]: Many of you have asked us how you can support Radio Ambulante. There are many ways. If you go to our website —radioambulante.org— you can make a donation, or buy t-shirts or tote bags. And for our listeners in the United States:...

05 Dec

Posted at 07:07h in Audio, Episodes by

Sometimes you feel your world is ending. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode, it’s useful if you’re learning the language with this podcast. Or you can also read an English translation: We want you to fully understand our podcast. Please share this podcast with your friends. By doing...

28 Nov

Posted at 07:06h in Translation by

► Lupa is our new app for Spanish learners who want to study with Radio Ambulante’s stories. More info at lupa.app. Translated by Patrick Moseley [Daniel Alarcón, host]:  Hey, before we start, we need your help. We want to use your questions to produce stories for Radio Ambulante. Think...

28 Nov

Posted at 07:05h in Audio, Episodes by

Antonio Romo Reyes grew up in a complicated neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, dreaming of becoming a soldier. As a way to escape violence and crime, Antonio enlisted in the Marines as soon as he met the requirements, and served during the First Iraq War....

07 Nov

Posted at 07:10h in Audio, Episodes by

Victor Basterra was in a clandestine government prison when he was given a choice: work or die. He chose to work, and decided that one day he’d have his revenge. You can read a Spanish transcript of the episode, it’s useful if you’re learning the language with...

31 Oct

Posted at 07:18h in Translation by

► Lupa is our new app for Spanish learners who want to study with Radio Ambulante’s stories. More info at lupa.app. Translation by Patrick Moseley [Radio announcer]: Hey, I want to recommend another NPR podcast to you: Embedded, hosted by Kelly McEvers. Right now they’re digging into the business...

31 Oct

Posted at 07:18h in Audio, Episodes by

In Peru, a country where public institutions are suspected -and often guilty- of corruption, firefighters are among the most valued public servants. But part of their reputation comes at a cost. What is Peru sacrificing to maintain the mystique of a national hero? You can read a Spanish...

24 Oct

Posted at 07:05h in Audio, Episodes by

For more than 50 years, Cubans had the doors open to enter the United States. That changed earlier this year, when President Obama modified immigration rules, leaving hundreds of Cubans who had already begun their journey through South and Central America, stranded. Ivo Torres is...

17 Oct

Posted at 07:08h in Audio, Episodes by

Between 2014 and 2016, more than 100,000 Cubans entered the United States, not by sea, but on foot. In the first part of this series on the new era in Cuban emigration, we tell the story of three Cubans who made a clandestine voyage from...