Today we speak with Dan La Botz on the history of civil and political unrest in Nicaragua and how it has lead to the violent civil war in the country today. As of June 15, 2018, over 160 people have been reported dead and countless others missing or arrested according to human rights organizations. The team here at Radio Free South Bronx stands in solidarity with the people of Nicaragua and pray for peace to return to their country soon. Dan La Botz is a journalist, labor union organizer and the author of eight books. You can find out more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_La_Botz and reach him via twitter @DanLaBotz This episode was written by Desiree Joy Frias with Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Clermont <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Bringing you hyper-local progressive news and culture from The South Bronx, New York. Join Desiree Joy Frias, a native Bronxite and community activist, and her co-hosts as they analyze neighborhood politics, history and culture in 30-50 minute discussions with guest speakers from around the neighborhood. Continue the discussion via twitter @RadioFreeSBX or by e-mail at radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com Part of the Radio Free Network with @radio-free-bay-ridge.