Fernando Cerimedo: Revealing Trump's Election Interference in Latin America | Ep. 14

Fernando Cerimedo. A name that unless you follow Latin America closely, you likely have never heard. He’s been called “MAGA’s man” in Latin America. And he is at the heart of a shocking scandal that includes “attempted femicide,” election rigging, fake news, disinformation and powerful political ties to far-right presidents across Latin America, and even the White House, under Donald Trump. It’s big news in Latin America, even though it's been largely under the radar in the United States, until now. The scandal has dire implications for the legitimacy of elections up and down the Americas, including elections where U.S. President Donald Trump has been throwing his weight around over the last year. Elections where right-wingers have won close, but shocking victories. And big elections are coming up in Brazil and elsewhere. This is Episode 14 of Under the Shadow, Season 2. Under the Shadow is an investigative narrative podcast series that walks back in time, telling the story of the past by visiting momentous places in the present. Season 2 responds in real time to the Trump administration’s onslaught on Latin America. Follow Under the Shadow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Latin America-based journalist Michael Fox. This podcast is produced in partnership between The Real News Network and NACLA. It is supported, in part, by Global Exchange. Theme music by Michael Fox’s band, Monte Perdido. Monte Perdido's 2024 album Ofrenda is available on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube or wherever you listen to music. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Script editing by Heather Gies. Hosted, written, produced, mixed, and edited by Michael Fox. Guests:  Jake Johnston Maria Martha Bruno Resources:  Progressive International’s Investigation into Fernando Cerimedo — How to Steal a Hemisphere: Fernando Cerimedo and the Heist of Latin American Democracy Facebook não barra anúncios com desinformação sobre eleições brasileiras You can visit Agencia Public for their reporting and analysis about Brazil.  Here is Agencia Publica’s investigación, Digital Militia.  Many thanks to Jake Johnston from the Center for Economic and Policy Research and Maria Martha Bruno, from Agencia Publica, for taking the time to speak with me and for their excellent analysis and insight. You can visit CEPR’s Live Tracker on Latin America. You can check out Michael Fox’s Patreon. More background…  The Beginning: Monroe and migration | Under the Shadow, Episode 1 Panama. US Invasion. | Under the Shadow, Episode 13 The legacy of Monroe | Under the Shadow, Bonus Episode 4  Support Under the ShadowPlease consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox’s reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews. You can subscribe to Michael Fox's new free speech podcast, The Battle for Free Speech on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033olXvh3dLzQFJc1HSd6O?si=7eda46a92fe14894 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battle-for-free-speech/id1896829044 Or wherever you get your podcasts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/under-the-shadow--5958129/support. Follow Under the Shadow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Help us continue producing Under the Shadow by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The Real News Network Twitter: @TheRealNews YouTube: @therealnews Instagram: @therealnewsnetwork