In this episode of The Poblete Dispatches, host Jason Poblete sits down with Betty Marroquín—former Guatemalan diplomat, political leader, and recent vice presidential candidate—for a candid and timely discussion on one of Latin America's most critical political and security frontlines.

They explore the escalating challenges of transnational organized crime, the implications for regional and U.S. national security, and the strategic importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties between Guatemala and the United States.

Listeners will hear Marroquín’s insights on current political tensions, including a potentially explosive revelation: an alleged investigation, initiated by Guatemala’s controversial Attorney General Consuelo Porras, into misuse of U.S. taxpayer funds through USAID or other US government programs. The episode raises serious questions about accountability, sovereignty, and U.S. foreign aid oversight in the region.

From confidential reports to the U.S. Congress to the future of U.S.-Guatemala diplomacy, this episode delivers perspective that few insiders can provide.

🔍 Is the U.S. aid model in Central America due for a reset?
🇺🇸🇬🇹 Why should Americans care about Guatemala right now?

Don’t miss this dynamic and potentially news-breaking conversation on The Poblete Dispatches.

In this episode of Poblete Dispatches, Jason Poblete speaks with Enrique “Ric” Prado, former CIA operations officer and author of Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior.

Ric shares insights from his incredible career spanning the Cold War and the Age of Terrorism, offering a rare glimpse into the covert operations designed to protect America from threats at home and abroad.

From firefights in Cuba as a child to heading the CIA’s Bin Laden Task Force, Ric’s experiences provide a gripping account of courage, creativity, and dedication to national security.

Join us as we delve into the shadowy world of espionage and the personal stories behind the headlines.

In this special episode, Jason Poblete (appearing at the 16:46 time stamp) is a guest on the Spanish-language program hosted by award-winning journalist Gabriel Bauducco alongside renowned human rights advocate María Werlau of Archivo Cuba.

Together, they pull back the curtain on Cuba’s international medical missions—a program long promoted as an act of solidarity, but in reality, an elaborate system of forced labor and state-sponsored human trafficking.

Drawing from decades of legal and policy experience in U.S. sanctions and international law, Poblete details the most recent U.S. sanctions aimed at dismantling this exploitative network, explaining their impact on the Cuban dictatorship and its global partners.

🎯 This episode aired in Spanish, and we are currently working on English-dubbed versions—stay tuned.

🔍 Key Topics:

• Who truly profits from Cuba’s overseas medical missions?

• How do these agreements function between Havana and foreign governments?

• What do the new U.S. sanctions signal about future accountability?

🎧 A must-watch conversation for anyone focused on Latin American policy, human rights law, and transnational repression.

📌 Be sure to subscribe to Poblete Dispatches and turn on notifications to stay current on legal and policy developments impacting freedom, sovereignty, and security in the Western Hemisphere.

📺 Watch now on Gabriel Bauducco’s Channel. English-language version coming soon.

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🎧 Poblete Dispatches – Special Episode: USAID, DOGE, and Latin American Politics (In Spanish! - with Jason as a guest, not the host)

This episode is unique for two reasons: Jason Poblete is the guest, and the conversation is entirely in Spanish!

The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU) hosted Jason on their podcast, Contracorriente, led by award-winning Mexican journalist Gabriel Bauducco. Bauducco, a respected author and journalist, has won the National Journalism Award (2016) and is a leading voice in Latin American media. His show, Contracorriente, is part of FIU’s efforts to engage in meaningful discussions on politics and economics.

🎙️ In this episode, Jason discusses:

✅ The role of USAID in Latin America and U.S. foreign policy shifts.

✅ DOGE and its place in economic and financial conversations.

✅ Latin American politics and the evolving geopolitical landscape.

📢 Don’t miss this special episode in Spanish! Be sure to check out Contracorriente on YouTube and subscribe to their channel:

🔗 ⁠The Adam Smith Center YouTube Channel⁠

🚀 Also, stay tuned—Poblete Dispatches has a fresh new look, and we’ll be back with more content soon!

🎧 Poblete Dispatches – Episodio Especial: USAID, DOGE y la Política en América Latina (En Español – con Jason como invitado, no como anfitrión)

Este episodio es único por dos razones: Jason Poblete es el invitado y la conversación es completamente en español.

El Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom de la Florida International University (FIU) recibió a Jason en su pódcast Contracorriente, dirigido por el reconocido periodista mexicano Gabriel Bauducco. Bauducco, escritor y periodista galardonado, ganó el Premio Nacional de Periodismo (2016) y es una de las voces más influyentes en los medios de América Latina. Su programa, Contracorriente, forma parte de la iniciativa de FIU para promover debates profundos sobre política y economía.

🎙️ En este episodio, Jason habla sobre:
✅ El papel de USAID en América Latina y los cambios en la política exterior de EE.UU.
✅ DOGE y su impacto en las conversaciones económicas y financieras.
✅ La política en América Latina y la evolución del panorama geopolítico.

📢 ¡No te pierdas este episodio especial en español! No olvides visitar el canal de Contracorriente en YouTube y suscribirte:
🔗 The Adam Smith Center YouTube Channel

🚀 Además, quédate atento—Poblete Dispatches tiene un nuevo diseño y pronto estaremos de regreso con más contenido.

Este texto mantiene el tono profesional y atractivo para la audiencia hispanohablante. ¡Déjame saber si quieres algún ajuste! 🚀

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🎙 GLA Quick Take | Jason Poblete on EWTN News Nightly: Nicaraguan Dictatorship Kidnaps & Expels Another Priest 🎙

Originally recorded in December 2024, this GLA Quick Take is being re-released in light of recent developments in Nicaragua, where the Ortega dictatorship continues its brutal crackdown on the Catholic Church.

Jason Poblete, co-founder of the Global Liberty Alliance (GLA), joins EWTN News Nightly to discuss:
✅ The Ortega regime’s systematic persecution of clergy and religious leaders.
✅ Why priests and bishops are being kidnapped, expelled, and silenced.
✅ The broader human rights implications of Nicaragua’s dictatorship.
✅ What the U.S. and international community can do to push back.

As religious freedom and human rights violations escalate, it is critical to keep the spotlight on Nicaragua and hold the Ortega regime accountable.

📌 Subscribe to the GLA Podcast for more updates on global human rights, religious liberty, and legal advocacy.

#GLA #JasonPoblete #EWTN #ReligiousFreedom #Nicaragua #HumanRights #CatholicChurch #Persecution #OrtegaRegime

This show was recorded two years ago, with GLA's Jason Poblete and hosted by Montse Alvarado, EWTN News In Depth, talks about the Catholic Church in Cuba.

EWTN News In Depth welcomes guests in a discussion of current events in the Church, politics, and culture, all through the lens of the Catholic faith.

This show is about finding out who we are as people and as Catholics, and how we can confidently live our faith in the world. “It is systemic persecution … and it’s not going to change as long as the Communist Party controls the island.” Jason Poblete, President of the Global Legal Defense Fund, breaks down Cuba’s complicated relationship with the Catholic Church.

Dive into a concise yet incisive episode as GLA's Jason Poblete offers his quick take on the latest headline-grabber: President Trump's designation of cartels as terrorist organizations, a topic spotlighted on EWTN. In this episode, Jason unpacks this bold move's political and security implications with EWTN Catholic nightly news anchor Tracy Sabol, exploring how it could reshape U.S. policy and the broader fight against organized crime. Perfect for listeners seeking a fast, informed analysis, this quick take delivers sharp insights into a complex and controversial decision.

🎙 GLA Quick Take | Jason Poblete on EWTN News Nightly: Mexico’s New President Sparks Controversy with Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe 🎙

In this GLA Quick Take, recorded in [Month] 2024 and re-released due to ongoing discussions, Jason Poblete, co-founder of the Global Liberty Alliance (GLA), joins EWTN News Nightly to break down the latest controversy surrounding Mexico’s new president and the use of the sacred image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In this episode, Poblete discusses:
✅ Why the use of religious symbols in politics is sparking debate in Mexico.
✅ The historical and spiritual significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Mexican people.
✅ How the controversy is playing into larger concerns about government, faith, and national identity.
✅ The reaction from Catholic leaders, the public, and the international community.

📌 Stay informed on religious freedom, Latin American politics, and global human rights. Subscribe to the GLA Podcast for more updates!

#GLA #JasonPoblete #EWTN #Mexico #OurLadyofGuadalupe #ReligiousFreedom #CatholicChurch #FaithandPolitics #LatinAmerica