John Holman
Al Jazeera English Correspondent based in Mexico City, whose work focuses on Latin America. He contributed to the documentary, Children of the Darien Gap.
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Jan 18, 2025 • 25min
Another Take: Inside the journey across the Darien Gap
In a gripping conversation with John Holman, an Al Jazeera English Correspondent focused on Latin America, listeners gain insight into the harrowing journey through the Darien Gap. Holman shares heart-wrenching stories of migrants, particularly families like Suani Flores's, fleeing violence in search of safety. The episode explores the extreme dangers of the jungle, the emotional turmoil of separation, and the desperate hope that drives thousands to risk everything for a better future. Holman's vivid anecdotes illuminate the profound human cost of migration.
Oct 16, 2024 • 22min
El Chapo's sons clash with rival cartel in Sinaloa showdown
John Holman, an Al Jazeera correspondent with extensive experience reporting on cartel violence, dives into the chaos erupting in Culiacán following the arrest of Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Mayo.' He reveals how the power struggle has led to hundreds of deaths and a crippling atmosphere of fear among civilians. Holman discusses the complexities of cartel dynamics, betrayal, and the challenges faced by Mexico's newly elected president Claudia Sheinbaum as she grapples with escalating violence and seeks solutions.
