U.S. Influence in Central America: Daniel Alvarenga
Daniel Alvarenga is a journalist who covers issues pertaining to immigration, racial equity, and Latinx cultures \u2013 with a special emphasis on Central America and its diasporas. He\u2019s also the English language podcast host of Humo: Murder and Silence in El Salvador. We discuss the intersection of foreign policy, immigration policy, and democracy.
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US foreign interference in Central America has had a huge impact on destabilizing the region. During the civil war in El Salvador between 1980 and 1992, the US contributed $1 billion in military aid. This destabilization is one reason Central Americans migrate to the United States, which in turn creates problems in the US. For example, MS-13 was started by Salvadoran children who moved to Los Angeles. In response, the US government has deported many of them back to El Salvador where the cycle of violence continues. El Salvador has the largest number of murders and disappearances in the world.\xa0
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Host: Mila Atmos\xa0
Guests: Daniel Alvarenga
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Producer: Zack Travis