This new podcast considers the Alliance for Progress, a significant initiative of the Kennedy administration aimed at fostering economic and social development in Latin America during the Cold War. It provides a comprehensive overview of the programme’s establishment, objectives as outlined in the Charter of Punta del Este, and its implementation, examining the roles of various actors like the US government, Latin American nations, and international organisations. Additionally, ir critically assess the successes and failures of the Alliance, considering factors such as political will, economic structures, and social reforms, alongside the ever-present context of US foreign policy and the threat of communism.