Week # Air Date, 12/24/2006

Segment #1 PINOCHET'S LEGACY DEBATED IN CHILE

The death of former Chilean strongman General Augusto Pinochet on December 10th at the age of 91 has again divided this South American country. His passing had many Chileans celebrating in the streets, while many others were in mourning. Latino USA contributor Jen Ross reports from Chile, on what Pinochet's death means for this divided country, and for the international struggle for human rights. (4:41)

Segment #2 SMITHFIELD FOOD PROCESSING PLANT

Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa reports on labor practices at the Smithfield food processing plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina. (Self-contained 6:10)

Segment #3: GUATEMALA CHRISTMAS

Christmas celebrations throughout Latin America reflect traditions unique to each country, as well as others common to region's Spanish heritage...from the 'Misa de Aguinaldos: to the early morning masses celebrated in Venezuela, to the 'Shepherd's play' called La Pastorela performed in Mexico and Brazil... now, producer Maria Martin takes us to the traditional holiday celebration in Guatemala. (3:18)

Segment #4 LOST CULTURE

It's easy to get wrapped up in the experience of a tradition such as Christmas. And for most Latino homes, tamales are a big part of the holiday season. But what do you do when you realize you could be the one family member left to carry on this tradition' Latino USA's Angela Maldonado faced this question and she looked to her mother for some answers. (3:15)