Van onze correspondent... Boris van der Spek (Midden-Amerika)
Summary
NOS correspondent Boris van der Speck discusses his life in Mexico City, covering his journey from Chile to Mexico and the daily realities of living in a major metropolis. He addresses the dangers of journalism in the region, including police intimidation and cartel violence, while analyzing the political tensions between Mexico and the United States under President Sheinbaum. The episode also explores Mexican culture, particularly the celebration of Day of the Dead, and offers personal insights on finding balance between professional risks and family life.
Topics discussed
Introduction and correspondent arrival in Mexico
Football culture and the World Cup in Mexico
Life in Mexico City and local parks
Boris van der Speck's path to Latin America
Meeting his Chilean wife and starting Chile Today
Chilean protests, Mapuche conflict, and press freedom
Moving to Mexico and adapting to a new post
Mexico-US relations, tariffs, and migration challenges
Working in violent areas and cartel dangers
Football nostalgia and connecting with locals
Cultural tips: Netflix series and rural Mexico
Day of the Dead and the Mexican view on death
Future plans and identity in Latin America
Working with cameraman Pietro and listener questions
Favorite regions: Coyoacán and Oaxaca
Visa logistics and the Nicaragua exception
Question for Mustafa on missing the field
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