Out of Hell

In this episode, our Executive Editor Maria Garcia reflects on the legacy of Soraya Montenegro, her favorite telenovela villain of all time. Maria explores what Soraya’s legacy reveals about being labeled an evil woman, and even, human evolution.  Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.  Follow the show to get every episode.  Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eva Longoria, Dania Ramirez, and the powerful voices at the heart of this podcast, discuss how the show was made and why it matters. *** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Casting Support Services Provided by Breakdown Services Credits read by Mary Castellanos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode contains gun violence, discretion is advised.  *** A final battle for freedom, the end of the regime, and a naming ceremony. *** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Alex Lynn Ward - Adela’s Mom + Museum Usher Jaqueline Calderon Guido - Young Minou Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles + Guard Sylvio Martins - Leandro de Guzmán Michael Uribes - Driver Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Amado Juan Villa: Antonio Imbert + Murphy Ryan Padilla: Judge + Yaniqueque Vendor Credits read by Mary CastellanosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tactical movements, a tragedy, and a remembrance.  *** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Alex Lynn Ward: Tonó Daniel Lujan: Rufino de la Cruz + Guard Sylvio Martins: Leandro Guzmán and Jesus Camilo Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Guard  Marco Parra: Guard  Ryan Padilla: Criacao De La Rosa Juan Villa: Murphy Credits read by Mary Castellanos Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis AlbertiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public trial, an insecure regime, and a national anthem. *** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Additional Cast: Alex Ward: Julia Trujillo and Sina Cabral Jaqueline Caleron Guido - Lady  Michael Uribes - Romeo Trujillo Hector Annibal - Johnny Abbes Sylvio Martins - Bailiff Ryan Padilla - Betancourt + Judge Marco Parra - Prosecutor Daniel Lujan - Defense Attorney Credits read by Mary CastellanosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING -This episode contains some violence that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised.  *** Torture chambers, corrupt military intelligence, and a meetings of the minds. *** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Additional Cast: Alex Lynn Ward - Civilian + Tonó + Sina Cabral Darius De La Cruz - Student Marco Parra - Julio Escoto  Daniel Lujan - Pipe Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzman Jaqueline Guido Calderon - Dulce and Young Minou Darius de La Cruz - Guard Michael Uribes: Manuel de Moya Alonzo and Vargas Ryan Padilla: Priest + Guard Credits read by Mary Castellanos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love at first sight, a serenade, and an underground movement. *** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Additional Cast: Alex Lynn Ward - Tonó Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzmán Marco Parra - Julio Escoto + Priest Darius De La Cruz - Rafael Henriquez Credits read by Mary Castellanos Song Credits:  Contigo En La Distancia by Luis Miguel - performed by Sergio Carlo Mambo Instrumental by Linda Matrinez Colin Rey Merengue by Ray Santos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arrests, interrogation rooms, and a woman’s right to an education. ** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Additional Cast: Juan Villa -  Don Enrique + Receptionist Michael Uribes - Manuel de Moya + Pedestrian Darius De La Cruz - Rafael Henriquez + Guard + Pedestrian Sylvio Martins - Virgillio Trujillo José Maria Cabral - Priest Ryan Padilla - Stadium Announcer   Credits read by Mary CastellanosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A box of letters, a kidnapping, and a party that sparks a revolution. ** Minou Tavárez Instagram Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal Instagram Facebook Minou Tavárez Wikipedia: En Español In English The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo Day Player Credits: Juan Villa - Don Enrique + Manuel de Jesus Troncoso Alex Lynn Ward - Nun at School Jaqueline Calderón Guido - Lina Lovaton Darius De La Cruz - Jaimito Fernández  Michael Uribes - Manuel de Moya Alonzo Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles Ryan Padilla - Airport Announcer Credits read by Mary Castellanos  Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis AlbertiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.