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Jacobin Radio
Dig: Crypto Dystopia or Popular Democracy w/ Hilary Goodfriend & Jorge Cuéllar
Nov 23, 2024
Hilary Goodfriend, a postdoctoral researcher and editor at Jacobin Magazine, joins Jorge Cuéllar, a Dartmouth professor focusing on Central American politics. They delve into Bukele's controversial crypto policies in El Salvador and Ortega's authoritarian turn in Nicaragua. The discussion highlights anti-mining movements in Panama and the struggles in Honduras and Guatemala against entrenched corruption. They also explore the complex reasons behind mass migration from Central America and critique U.S. policies, urging a nuanced understanding of these intertwined crises.
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- Nayib Bukele's adoption of cryptocurrency in El Salvador has sparked skepticism among citizens, reflecting concerns over deepening economic inequalities and past dollarization experiences.
- Daniel Ortega's authoritarian regime in Nicaragua has betrayed the revolutionary Sandinista legacy, leading to widespread repression and a political environment devoid of dissent.
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