Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio. I'm your host, Jason Palmer. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

In Latin America, abortion is a particularly fraught topic, with views informed by the region's

conservatism and Catholicism. But Argentina just liberalized its abortion laws, a sign of slowly

changing attitudes and a reason they may change further. And Ethio Jazz is a classic of melting pot music, international in its history

and yet still unmistakably Ethiopian. We examine how it came to be via Jerusalem,

brass bands, and the visionary musicologist who brought it to the world's attention.

But first...

We respect the law. We were good people.

The government did this to us. We were normal, good, law-abiding citizens, and you guys did this to us.

We want our country back. We are protesting.

At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault.

Unlike anything we've seen in modern times.

It was at best a riot, at worst, an insurrection,

resulting in scenes unlike any in living memory.

USA! USA!

After days of prodding by President Donald Trump,

rioters descended on the Capitol building in Washington yesterday.

Congress had gathered for a joint session to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

Under the provisions of Escon Res 1, the Senate will now proceed as a body to the hall of the House.

Several Republican lawmakers, such as Ted Cruz, began lodging their expected objections to the tallies.

Recent polling shows that 39% of Americans believe the election that just occurred, quote, was rigged.

But midway through proceedings, representatives were forced to flee from the chamber,

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