Épisodes

  • The Voices Leaving - Episode 8

    The Voices Leaving - Episode 8
    Apr 10 2024
    As the New Year unfolds in El Salvador, Bryan and his peers foresee a grim fate: imminent arrest for their journalistic endeavors. Journalists specializing in gang violence, including Bryan, contemplate their futures in a country where their voices are increasingly silenced. Against the backdrop of authoritarianism, the stories of victims risk being drowned out by the oppressive silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • The Casualties of War - Episode 7

    The Casualties of War - Episode 7
    Apr 9 2024
    In the wake of 67 murders on March 26, Nayib Bukele declares a 'state of exception' allowing arbitrary arrests based on suspicion alone. Legislation erodes fundamental rights, extending detention periods and criminalizing gang affiliation and press coverage. Journalists, including Bryan Avelar, face baseless accusations from Bukele-aligned officials and media, marking the onset of direct attacks on the press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min
  • The Search - Episode 6

    The Search - Episode 6
    Apr 9 2024
    Ivette Toledo's case inspires a movement among mothers in the country. Together, they form a Search Block, offering support in the quest to locate their loved ones. Meanwhile, Bryan accompanies Ricardo, a father who ventures out nightly to seek for his dissapeared son. Despite Nayib Bukele's security initiatives, disappearances persist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • The Storm - Episode 5

    The Storm - Episode 5
    Apr 9 2024
    In February 2020, Nayib Bukele's dramatic entrance into the Legislative Assembly marked a turning point. Amidst his consolidation of authority, Ivette Toledo, a mother searching for her missing children, makes a courageous defiance against a system that revictimizes her search and her children. This symbolizes a pivotal moment in El Salvador's history, where the voice of the oppressed begins to challenge the grip of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
  • A Thunderous Speech - Episode 4

    A Thunderous Speech - Episode 4
    Apr 9 2024
    Don Julio has been searching for his missing son since 2018. It is through his story that we learn about El Salvador's gang violence crisis permeating daily life. President Nayib Bukele's "Territorial Control Plan" aims to quell violence, but suspicions arise as disappearances persist despite declining homicide rates. Amidst the turmoil, Don Julio and countless others remain steadfast in their search for justice across the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
  • Silence and Censorship - Episode 3

    Silence and Censorship - Episode 3
    Apr 9 2024
    Following the censorship, Bryan faces threats and goes into hiding. Meanwhile, Daisy Aguirre, a working-class mother, tirelessly searches for her daughter Rina, who vanished under suspicious circumstances. The authorities' lack of action leaves Daisy to navigate her own search. The government's failures force citizens into independent searches, leading them to the Chalchuapa's crime scene looking for answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • The Confession - Episode 2

    The Confession - Episode 2
    Apr 9 2024
    Bryan obtains a leaked confession shedding light on Osorio's criminal methods, revealing his dark past. Determined to expose the truth, Factum's team publishes an article unveiling Osorio's modus operandi and challenging the government's narrative. Now, their efforts are met with censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • The Grave - Episode 1

    The Grave - Episode 1
    Apr 9 2024
    In May 2021, the shocking discovery of a mass grave in Chalchuapa sends shockwaves through El Salvador. Former police officer Hugo Osorio is arrested in connection with the murders, and his subsequent confession implicates numerous accomplices. Journalist Bryan Avelar's exposé in Revista Factum sheds light on the gruesome details, prompting families to flock to Chalchuapa in search of missing loved ones. Reporter Daniel Alvarenga follows the story from Washington D.C., reflecting on El Salvador's place in US and International media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min