Alex Aviña
Professor of History at Arizona State University, specializing in modern Mexico and Latin American history. He provides expertise on the Chilean coup of 1973 and its historical context.
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May 20, 2025 • 1h 27min
[BEST OF] Chilean Coup of 1973: Salvador Allende, Augusto Pinochet, & the CIA
Join Professor Alex Aviña from Arizona State University as he unpacks the 1973 Chilean coup. Discussing Salvador Allende's quest for democratic socialism, he explores Augusto Pinochet's violent dictatorship and the CIA's critical role in undermining democracy. Topics range from economic sabotage and media misrepresentation of socialism to the brutal realities faced by the Chilean people. Aviña emphasizes the lasting impacts of these historical events and their relevance to contemporary struggles against imperialism and oppression.
May 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 10, Part 2 | Nicaragua, 1980s. Contra War.
In this discussion, Alex Aviña, a history professor specializing in U.S. intervention in Central America, and William Robinson, a sociology professor who experienced Nicaragua in the 1980s, explore the depths of the Contra War. They delve into the destructive U.S. military strategies against the Sandinista government and the impact on civilians. The duo highlights the grassroots solidarity movements that arose in response and examines the fallout of the Iran-Contra scandal, shedding light on its relevance to contemporary U.S. foreign policy.
