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Ep. 27: Ricardo Miranda on Mexico's Constitution and the Programa Universitario de Estudios sobre Democracia, Justicia y Sociedad (PUEDJS-UNAM)
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Luke talks with Ricardo Mirando, Academic Secretary of the Programa Universitario de Estudios sobre Democracia, Justicia y Sociedad (PUEDJS-UNAM) in Mexico City. PUEDJS is a multifaceted initiative that “dreams of the possibility of achieving true democratic processes in Mexico” by promoting “dialogue, debate, research and citizen participation to generate reflection and action.” Ricard discusses the initiative’s work, presents various definitions of democracy, and discusses Mexico’s Constitution and the importance of judicial reform.
This episode is in Spanish. An abridged transcript in English is here and a video of the interview in English is available here.