El Cafecito

El CafeciTO is the student-run podcast of UofT’s Latin American Studies program. This project was established as a laboratory for students to mobilize knowledge. Are you interested in using podcasting as a means for community-building and knowledge production? We are hiring! Swipe left to learn more about the application process ☕️💛

For season 9’s finale, Sarah talks to Manuela Mora Castillo and Natalia Peña, the co-editors in chief of .paradigmasur University of Toronto’s Undergraduate Journal of Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies. We get to know more about Manuela and Natalia as they tell us about their degrees and their varied extracurriculars. They also reflect on the process behind starting the journal. Finally, the co-editors give us an exciting sneak peek into what is coming in Paradigma’s first edition. We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️💛🌎

have you listened to our newest episode? Here, we learn how Luisa uses her background in architecture and planning to study instances of environmental justice in São Paulo’s urban margins 💛☕️🇧🇷

We are looking for a new host! 🎙️if you are interested/ have any questions about the role, don’t hesitate to contact us 💛☕️

In this episode, Sarah talks to Luisa Duarte Milani, a Brazilian PhD candidate from the Geography and Planning Department. Luisa tells us about how her background in architecture and planning inspired her research on informal housing and environmental risk. She also reflects on the experiences of conducting academic research in her home city, São Paulo, Brazil. Finally, Luisa talks about the importance of engaging with Latin American geographies when studying instances of environmental justice! We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️💛🇧🇷

Happy April everyone! Have you listened to our episode commemorating 8 de marzo? 💚💜 Let us know your thoughts in the comments ☕️

In this episode we commemorate 8 de Marzo, also known as International Women’s Day. I talk to Adriana Pérez-Rodríguez, a Colombian second-year PhD student at the Institute of Women and Gender Studies and feminist researcher. Adriana talks about her PhD research in Cucutá Colombia and her previous work as director of the Observatorio de Asuntos de Género de Norte de Santander, a social organization dedicated to feminist research and knowledge production. Lastly, she reflects on Latin American feminists movements and the relevance of 8 de Marzo in the region. We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️💜💚🇨🇴

Happy Tuesday everyone! Have you listened to our newest episode? ☕️💛

In this episode, Luis talks to Arturo Alexander Gomez, an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto studying criminology and neuroscience. Alex has a candid talk about his journey from Mexico to Calgary to Toronto, thoughts on the campus acting and theater scene, and an analysis on what we do to connect to our roots when we are abroad. We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️💛🇲🇽

El CafeciTO joins efforts that recognize 8 de Marzo as Women’s International Day, commemorating women’s ongoing la lucha for equity, dignity, and to live without fear. We would like to invite our audience to listen to our previous episodes that honour women and discuss women’s right in Latin America 💚💜

Happy reading week everyone!! We hope you are having a restful week and that you have time to catch up with our newest episodes ☕️ 💛

In this episode, Sarah talks to Andrés Lalama Vargas, a PhD Candidate of the History Department. Andrés talks about his experience as a history student and his research on symbolic spaces located at the margins of the city of Quito, Ecuador. Andrés also tells us about the different surprises that come up when doing archival research and his role as the co-editor of Past Tense Graduate Review of History, a student-led, peer reviewed journal. We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️💛🇪🇨

have you listened to our latest episode? Isidora tells us about her research on mining literature in Chile and Bolivia can help us think differently of the climate crisis ☕️💛🇨🇱

In this episode, sits down with Isidora Cortes Monroy, a PhD student in Hispanic Literature at the Spanish and Portuguese Department. Isidora talks about how her love of fiction not only motivated her academic studies but also reconnected with her Latin American culture. She also elaborates her research on mining literature in Chile and Bolivia, sharing its contributions to literary methodologies that help us think differently of the climate crisis. Lastly, Isadora shares her experience as a teaching assistant teaching hispanic realities ☕️💛🇨🇱

Happy Monday 💛 ☕️ have you listened to our latest episode with Fatima Sanchez? 🎧 swipe left to get a special 20% discount code for 🎶🎸

In this episode, Luis chats with Fatima Sanchez, a Toronto based actress, singer, and dancer. Together, they discuss their shared Mexican heritage, their shared last name, and their passion for the performing arts. Fatima also shares her experiences training at the Randolph College of the Performing Arts, her time spent in Mexico, and her inspiration and drive for performing. We hope you enjoy the episode!☕️💛🇲🇽

Listen to our latest episode to learn more about Cassandra’s journalistic work on Latinx communities in Montreal, available in your favourite streaming platform or on the link on our bio 🎧☕️💛🇨🇱

Welcome backk!! We hope you had a restful winter break ❄️🌴

In this episode, Sarah catches up with Cassandra Yanez-Leyton, a LAS alumna who is now working as an associate producer and web writer for CBC Montreal. Cass was the founder and first host of our beloved podcast. Today, she reminisces about her time as an undergraduate student and the beginnings of el CafeciTO. Cass will also tell us about her graduate education and share about the creative process behind some journal articles that she has written for CBC Montreal. We hope you enjoy the episode! 💛☕️

In this episode, Sarah talks to Alejandra Molina Vélez, a Puerto Rican undergraduate student who is majoring in Psychology and Latin American Studies. Ale is a loyal listener of the podcast. Today, she tells us about her extracurriculars, including her role as the Latin American Mentor Navigator at UofT Access and Inclusion Program. Ale will also reflect on her experience of growing up Puerto Rican in Toronto and also tell us about her recent adventure in Perú as she was part of LAS350’s International and Indigenous Course Module (IICM). We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️🇵🇷💛

If you need help from your Latin American Mentor Navigator, you can book one-to-one appointments or drop-in to Ale’s office hours every Tuesday 4:10 to 5:00 p.m. at UofT’s Student Commons (230 College Street). Also, follow to keep up with future programming for Latin American students 🌎

In Episode 4, Luis sits down with Mariana, a fourth-year undergraduate student and make-up artist, to discuss conceptions around language, the self-perception of being an immigrant, and Tim Hortons secret menu items. We hope you enjoy this episode! ☕️💛🇧🇷



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Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 8! In this episode Luis chats with Anna Sofia, a third-year undergraduate student in UofT studying Political Science and Peace, Conflict, and Justice studies. In this episode, Anna and Luis chat about their latino heritage and the changes in identity students face when they are home and studying abroad. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode Luis sits down with Anna Sofia Allemany, a third-year undergraduate student in UofT studying Political Science and Peace, Conflict, and Justice. Anna and Luis chat about their latino heritage and the changes in identity that students face when they are home and studying abroad. We hope you enjoy the episode! ☕️💛

In episode 2, Sarah sits down with renowned Colombian author Héctor Abad Faciolince, who is considered one of the most talented and influential post-Latin American Boom writers. Author of 15 books, including bestselling novels like La Oculta (2014), and most recently Salvo mi corazón, todo está bien (2022). In this episode, the Colombian author discussed his literary purpose, the role of land and territory in La Oculta, and gives LAS students wise advice.

El CafeciTO is extremely grateful to Mr. Abad Faciolince for having such a pleasant conversation with us. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 8! El CafeciTO!

In this episode Sarah introduces our newest host: Luis Sanchez Blanco. Luis is a third year undergraduate student in International Relations, Polisci, and History. In this episode, he will tell us a bit about himself, his exciting extracurriculars, and his previous experience with podcasting. We are so excited for this upcoming season! We hope you enjoy the episode ☕️💛

SEASON 8 PREMIERES IN A WEEK.
We are thrilled to (re) introduce our SEASON 8 hosts, meet: Sarah Chocano Barboza 🎙️🇵🇪

SEASON 8 PREMIERES IN A WEEK (31/10)
Get Ready 🚨🚨

SEASON 8 PREMIERES IN A WEEK.
We are thrilled to introduce our SEASON 8 hosts, meet: Luis Sánchez Blanco 🎙️🇲🇽🇪🇸🇨🇦

something is brewing, get ready ☕️