Sisters of the Underground

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A final battle for freedom, the end of the regime, and a naming ceremony.

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Alex Lynn Ward - Adela’s Mom + Museum Usher

Jaqueline Calderon Guido - Young Minou

Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles + Guard

Sylvio Martins - Leandro de Guzmán

Michael Uribes - Driver

Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Amado

Juan Villa: Antonio Imbert + Murphy

Ryan Padilla: Judge + Yaniqueque Vendor

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Tactical movements, a tragedy, and a remembrance. 

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Alex Lynn Ward: Tonó

Daniel Lujan: Rufino de la Cruz + Guard

Sylvio Martins: Leandro Guzmán and Jesus Camilo

Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Guard 

Marco Parra: Guard 

Ryan Padilla: Criacao De La Rosa

Juan Villa: Murphy

Credits read by Mary Castellanos

Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis Alberti

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A public trial, an insecure regime, and a national anthem.

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Additional Cast:

Alex Ward: Julia Trujillo and Sina Cabral

Jaqueline Caleron Guido - Lady 

Michael Uribes - Romeo Trujillo

Hector Annibal - Johnny Abbes

Sylvio Martins - Bailiff

Ryan Padilla - Betancourt + Judge

Marco Parra - Prosecutor

Daniel Lujan - Defense Attorney

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WARNING -This episode contains some violence that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised. 

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Torture chambers, corrupt military intelligence, and a meetings of the minds.

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Additional Cast:

Alex Lynn Ward - Civilian + Tonó + Sina Cabral

Darius De La Cruz - Student

Marco Parra - Julio Escoto 

Daniel Lujan - Pipe

Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzman

Jaqueline Guido Calderon - Dulce and Young Minou

Darius de La Cruz - Guard

Michael Uribes: Manuel de Moya Alonzo and Vargas

Ryan Padilla: Priest + Guard

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Love at first sight, a serenade, and an underground movement.

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Additional Cast:

Alex Lynn Ward - Tonó

Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzmán

Marco Parra - Julio Escoto + Priest

Darius De La Cruz - Rafael Henriquez

Credits read by Mary Castellanos

Song Credits: 

Contigo En La Distancia by Luis Miguel - performed by Sergio Carlo

Mambo Instrumental by Linda Matrinez

Colin Rey Merengue by Ray Santos

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Arrests, interrogation rooms, and a woman’s right to an education.

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Additional Cast:

Juan Villa -  Don Enrique + Receptionist

Michael Uribes - Manuel de Moya + Pedestrian

Darius De La Cruz - Rafael Henriquez + Guard + Pedestrian

Sylvio Martins - Virgillio Trujillo

José Maria Cabral - Priest

Ryan Padilla - Stadium Announcer

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A box of letters, a kidnapping, and a party that sparks a revolution.

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Day Player Credits:

Juan Villa - Don Enrique + Manuel de Jesus Troncoso

Alex Lynn Ward - Nun at School

Jaqueline Calderón Guido - Lina Lovaton

Darius De La Cruz - Jaimito Fernández 

Michael Uribes - Manuel de Moya Alonzo

Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles

Ryan Padilla - Airport Announcer

Credits read by Mary Castellanos 

Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis Alberti

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