Latin Pulse 12/19/13

The popularity of telenovelas throughout the hemisphere returns to the attention of Latin Pulse this week. This is the third in a series of special reports on telenovelas: going beneath the surface to analyze the gender identity issues and racism involved in the productions. The program also looks at the important cultural aspects of these popular programs. The news segment of the program covers the return of Michelle Bachelet to the presidency in Chile; as her historic win is the first time a woman has been returned to the presidency in that country's history.