During the first month of the new year, Latin Pulse focuses on the spiritual aspects of indigenous communities as a way of providing reflection on this time of change. The program features the stories and analysis of experts on archaeology and anthropology to provide context on these deep topics. The program looks at spiritual practice and history in Mexico and Guatemala. The news segment of the program discusses the latest change in travel and trade regulations between the U.S. and Cuba, allowing travelers from the United States to travel to Cuba unfettered for the first time in many decades.