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• La Pola, The Young Woman Who Defied an Empire (La Pola, La Joven que Desafió a un Imperio)

  There have been some wonderful female heroes throughout history, and South America is no exception. Policarpa Salavarrieta (La Pola) is one of the most famous cases of them all: a woman who defied a massive colonizing force to wake the people of Colombia to the desire for freedom and independence, and whose story ended in an ambiguous (positive) way.In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we are going to explore the life of La Pola, what drove her to fight the Spanish colonization of her nation, how she managed to stay "low-key" while others were rapidly caught and arrested, and how she left a lasting mark on the history of Colombia.Enjoy the episode - we always make sure you learn Spanish while discovering more about Latin America!Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4604

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• When Central America Said Enough Is Enough, The Fall of William Walker (Cuando Centroamérica Dijo Basta, La Caída de William Walker)

  The US and other international powers have been meddling in Latin America for as long as we can remember, but one of the worst cases of foreign intervention (ever) occurred in Nicaragua, in the mid-19th Century (and may explain Nicaragua's strong apprehension towards the US today).William Walker. Manifest Destiny. Have you ever heard of these terms? William Walker was a military man with ambitions to rule, who took advantage of a civil war in Nicaragua to offer his help and show up as the heroic savior of the country...But things soon turned ugly as he decided he had more plans than just earning a living as a mercenary, and decided to take power as the ruling leader of Nicaragua, soon expanding his plans to take over other countries in Central America, and an international war broke out!However, his plans didn't end up as he wished they had, and an ugly surprise was awaiting Walker in the conclusion of this tale... but you'll have to listen to the latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast to find out how exactly is all went down! Enjoy!Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4571

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• Uruguay 1930, the First Football World Cup (Uruguay 1930, El Primer Mundial de Fútbol)

  The FIFA World Cup is probably the world's biggest sport event, viewed by over 1 BILLION people worldwide, but how did it begin, and why did a tiny South American country, Uruguay, get the honor of hosting its first ever edition?In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories Podcast, we travel all the way back to the late 1920s, when preparations were just starting for the first ever FIFA World Cup, and discover why the United Kingdom (and England, especially) ended up feeling bitter about this competition.Also, we learn about the legendary Jules Rimet, and why the first version of the World Cup trophy was dedicated to him. Enjoy the history of this wonderful sporting event while learning Spanish with our latest episode!Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4539

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• José Antonio Páez, The Peasant Who Became President (José Antonio Páez, El Peón Que Se Volvió Presidente)

  Though controversial, it would be plausible to say that Venezuela has always had controversial leaders, with some bringing glory to the nation, and others bringing sorrow and pain.In the case of José Antonio Páez, both things were simultaneously true, and this strongman and farmer-turned-soldier is an often discussed individual in the history not only of Venezuela, but all nations belonging to "La Gran Colombia" (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela).Famously credited for one of the most incredible military successes ever - at the Battle of Las Queseras del Medio - where he led 153 mounted soldiers against a force of 1,500 Spaniards and won (losing less than 5 men in the process!), Páez's story is one worth talking about... and that's what today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories Podcast is about.Dictator? Hero? You decide...Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4505

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• Is Latinidad Innate or Acquired? (¿La Latinidad Nace o Se Hace?)

  What makes somebody "Latin American?" (or Latino*?) Is it being born in Latin America? Is it being born to Latino parents? Or is it adopting the culture and actually feeling Latino?In this special DUAL NARRATOR episode, we go over this frustration that so many Latinos and non-Latinos can go through, especially those who have been born to Latino parents outside of Latin America, or who have left Latin America at a young age.Starring Elisa, a young Dominican Lady who left DR at a very young age, and Tobias, born and raised in the UK but now living in Argentina, we learn how the "Latinidad" is something that can be as easily born into as it can be acquired, and why Latino pride goes beyond blood.Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/4472*NOTE: In this episode, our host Anthony also explains why "Latinx" is actually not a thing, and why you should stop using this aberration of a word. Give it a listen!

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