Danny and Derek talk about Ukraine (0:34), the Yemen ceasefire extension (20:18), and the Colombian election (23:59). They then speak with Alexander Aviña (27:34), associate professor of history at Arizona State University, about his book Specters of Revolution: Peasant Guerrillas in the Cold War Mexican Countryside. They discuss the background of the Mexican state of Guerrero, the Mexican Revolution and historical memory, how rural teachers formed the revolutionary vanguard of the 1960s, and the major players in the fight against the ruling PRI.
Check out Alexander’s book here: https://bit.ly/3an4DBX
E47 - Lessons of Guerrero, Ep. 1 w/ Alexander Aviña
I'd heard about the Zapas in Chiapas, not about Guerrero. I love me some peasant guerrillas. Great episode!
Another great show. Useful overview by Derick and educational interview with Alex. I'm American but my knowledge of Mexican history is shamefully low so, I enjoyed learning something brand new.