Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford explore the history and culture of Melissa’s native country of Bolivia, including the rise of socialism under president Evo Morales. They close the show by discussing the exploitation of Mexican dysfunction by foreign actors.

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Below are the materials referenced in the episode:

Book: The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross

Bill Barr Lays Out War on Terror Playbook for Decimating Mexican Drug Cartels