

"Israel" and Its Role in Latin America w/ Alexander Aviña
63 snips Dec 22, 2023
Historian Alexander Aviña discusses Israel's role in Latin America, focusing on their involvement in selling weapons and providing counter-insurgency support to authoritarian regimes. The podcast explores the connections between the US-Mexico border and the Israel-Palestine conflict, delves into Israel's collaboration with anti-Semitic regimes, and highlights their influence in perpetuating walls and population controls. The speaker also shares reflections on the suffering in Gaza and the challenges of advocating for Palestinian liberation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Israel's Role in Latin America and the Global Arms Trade
02:35 • 31min
Israel's Role in Latin America: Arming Dictatorships and Geopolitical Strategies
33:18 • 21min
Israel's Role in Latin America: Historical Connections and Contemporary Context
54:14 • 26min
Despair and Grief: Reflections on Gaza and the Loss of Rifat
01:20:40 • 7min
Finding the Guest and Other Updates
01:27:40 • 2min
Appreciation, Political Responsibility, and Interconnected Struggles
01:29:13 • 3min