The recent failed coup attempt against Bolivian President Luis Arce echoes the 2019 coup that overthrew Evo Morales, with journalist Fernando Molina discussing the racist and classist roots of the right-wing insurrection and how social movements successfully defended democracy. Meanwhile, Mexican DJ MichaelBM is gaining recognition in the electronic music scene, celebrating the global embrace of Latin house music and discussing his recent successes and future plans. In Trinidad, residents of Lengua protested for better infrastructure and water access, highlighting decades of governmental neglect in their rural community. Additionally, Venezuelan artists are using music as a form of protest against the Maduro government, reflecting the political turmoil in the country. Lastly, a personal narrative explores the challenge of teaching children about the complexities of history and social issues, using the legacy of Hernán Cortés as a case study.