Program Number: 19

Contents: Report: An analysis of the distorted picture of Central America in U.S. textbooks; a look at some apparent inconsistencies in the Caribbean Basin initiative; and a report on two important political developments in Mexico ? the formation of the PSUM, a leftist party coalition; and the election of a socialist mayor in Oaxaca?and how these could challenge the ruling party's traditional dominance. Interview: Karl Schmitt, professor of government at The University of Texas at Austin, discusses the Mexican Left and the problems it has faced in the past.

Recorded: April 21, 1982

Final Production: April 21, 1982

[Air Date]: May 12, 1982

Timings: v.o. 28:48