"Call Sign Condor" is a documentary-style narrative podcast investigating why thousands of Latin American men and women have left their home countries to fight on the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine. Hosted and reported by DW international correspondent Carolina Chimoy, this four-part series follows protagonist "Condor," a former IT specialist turned soldier, alongside fellow Latino fighters like "Panama," blending intimate first-person testimony with on-the-ground war reporting. Episodes move between the brutal reality of trench warfare and deeply human moments—fear, grief, camaraderie, and even love—to explore themes of identity, belonging, and sacrifice far from home. Produced by LA Times Studios and DW in collaboration with Futuro Studios, and available in English and Spanish, the series appeals to listeners interested in geopolitics, immigration, Latino diaspora experiences, and the human cost of modern conflict. Its journalistic rigor combined with cinematic storytelling sets it apart from typical war coverage, offering a rare, culturally specific lens on an ongoing global crisis.
"Call Sign Condor" is a documentary-style narrative podcast investigating why thousands of Latin American men and women have left their home countries to fight on the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine. Hosted and reported by DW international correspondent Carolina Chimoy, this four-part series follows protagonist "Condor," a former IT specialist turned soldier, alongside fellow Latino fighters like "Panama," blending intimate first-person testimony with on-the-ground war reporting. Episodes move between the brutal reality of trench warfare and deeply human moments—fear, grief, camaraderie, and even love—to explore themes of identity, belonging, and sacrifice far from home. Produced by LA Times Studios and DW in collaboration with Futuro Studios, and available in English and Spanish, the series appeals to listeners interested in geopolitics, immigration, Latino diaspora experiences, and the human cost of modern conflict. Its journalistic rigor combined with cinematic storytelling sets it apart from typical war coverage, offering a rare, culturally specific lens on an ongoing global crisis.