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In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses several political developments in Latin America. President Donald Trump hinted at potential conversations with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, though he didn't provide specifics. 

In Ecuador, President Daniel Novoa faced a significant defeat in a plebiscite, with voters overwhelmingly rejecting his proposals, including foreign military bases and constitutional reforms. The opposition celebrated this outcome, viewing it as a rejection of Novoa's neoliberal policies. 

Meanwhile, in Chile's presidential elections, leftist candidate Janet Jara won the first round with 27%, followed closely by far-right candidate José Antonio Cast at 24%, leading to a run-off on December 14. Jara called for unity among voters to build an inclusive democracy