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Podcast: Tales From Aztlantis
Episode: Episode 19: Fascist Right Wing Movements in Mexico!
Description: Fascist Right Wing Movements in Mexico! When one thinks of hotbeds of right-wing extremism and fascist movements, Mexico is probably the last place that comes to mind. Yet Mexico has long been home to many far right movements, often characterized by an affinity for Nazi symbolism and catholic dogma, and sometimes even blending in Mesoamerican identity. Where did these movements come from, what are their goals, and how have these movements influenced Mexican society?Today we are joined by Dr. Luis Herrán Ávila. Luis is a historian of the Cold War in La...