Oswaldo Zavala
Scholar of Latin American literature and culture (author of Cartels Do Not Exist) who critiques the political discourse around 'cartels' and discusses how that framing shaped Mexico's drug-war militarization.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 10min
Episode 85: “Narcoterrorism” is just another forever war lie with Oswaldo Zavala
Challenging misconceptions about drug cartels in Mexico, exploring US influence and militarization, analyzing the Merida Initiative's impact, discussing the war on drugs and geopolitical implications, Lopez Obrador's militarization dilemma, journalist challenges in Mexico, and promoting the guest's book and supporting the show.
Oct 31, 2025 • 54min
Mexican fiction turns drug kingpins into vicious vampires
In this captivating discussion, Alejandro Soifer, a PhD graduate exploring Mexican Gothic literature, joins novelist Silvia Moreno-Garcia, known for her blend of Gothic and Mexican themes, alongside Yuri Herrera, who delves into power dynamics within narco-worlds. They analyze how Gothic horror and trauma intertwine in contemporary fiction, particularly the vampiric representations of drug violence. Osvaldo Zavala critiques the political narratives around cartels, revealing how fiction both mirrors and challenges perceptions of violence in Mexico's socio-political landscape.
