EP176: Spheres of Influence with Paolo The Peruvian Chasqui
Sat Jan 24 2026
In this episode of The Social Primate, Eddie Aguirre speaks with Peruvian activist and journalist Paolo about U.S. imperialism in Latin America, the criminalization of dissent, and the limits of protest as a strategy for real change. Drawing from firsthand experience in Peru, Paolo connects the 2022 coup against President Pedro Castillo to broader patterns of U.S.-backed lawfare, sanctions, and regime change across the region — including Venezuela
-----00:55 Political Awakening and Activism03:02 US Involvement in Latin American Politics04:22 Historical Context and Current Events05:32 Impact of US Policies on Latin America09:23 Peruvian Political Landscape11:56 Colonialism and Neocolonialism17:54 Migration and Economic Displacement19:43 US Imperialism and Global Impact32:12 Exposing Political Elites and the Drug Trade33:14 Colonial Tactics and International Solidarity34:46 US Military Influence in Latin America36:27 The Language of Fear and Control37:25 The Collapse of Colonial Empires39:52 Activism and Political Repression40:36 Building People Power and Unity44:01 Trump's Influence in Latin America49:34 The Role of Organizations in Social Change01:01:06 Global Struggles Against US Imperialism
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In this episode of The Social Primate, Eddie Aguirre speaks with Peruvian activist and journalist Paolo about U.S. imperialism in Latin America, the criminalization of dissent, and the limits of protest as a strategy for real change. Drawing from firsthand experience in Peru, Paolo connects the 2022 coup against President Pedro Castillo to broader patterns of U.S.-backed lawfare, sanctions, and regime change across the region — including Venezuela -----00:55 Political Awakening and Activism03:02 US Involvement in Latin American Politics04:22 Historical Context and Current Events05:32 Impact of US Policies on Latin America09:23 Peruvian Political Landscape11:56 Colonialism and Neocolonialism17:54 Migration and Economic Displacement19:43 US Imperialism and Global Impact32:12 Exposing Political Elites and the Drug Trade33:14 Colonial Tactics and International Solidarity34:46 US Military Influence in Latin America36:27 The Language of Fear and Control37:25 The Collapse of Colonial Empires39:52 Activism and Political Repression40:36 Building People Power and Unity44:01 Trump's Influence in Latin America49:34 The Role of Organizations in Social Change01:01:06 Global Struggles Against US Imperialism