Carlos Prieto
I'm a journalist and audio producer with a decade of experience, currently at The Daily, The New York Times' flagship podcast.
My work spans scripting, field reporting, interviewing and episode-building. I cover Latin America, American politics, climate, and sports, aiming to make complicated stories clear by focusing on the human narratives at their center.
About
I’m a journalist with a decade of experience. I was born and raised in Venezuela before moving to Canada to pursue a career in journalism. After school, I worked on a documentary tracking the connection between Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara and Canada’s agricultural industry. After a period of work in radio, I transitioned to podcasts in 2019, when I launched Politico Energy, a climate and energy show that quickly became a must-listen for stakeholders in the industry. In 2022, I joined The New York Times, where I've focused on immigration, politics and Latin America as a producer on The Daily.
Selected work
Reporting and production across international affairs, American politics, Venezuela, climate, sports, culture and public accountability.
The Fallout of Massive Earthquakes for Venezuela — and the U.S.
Reporting in English and Spanish, Carlos spoke with Venezuelans after a devastating double earthquake and brought their accounts directly to listeners.
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Trump Sent Them to a Notorious Prison. Torture Followed.
An investigation into what Venezuelan men said they endured after being deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador.
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What Happens in Vegas Could Decide the Election
On the ground in Nevada, a story about housing, Latino voters and the fragile promise of the American dream in a decisive swing state.
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Inside a Trump ICE Raid
A close, on-the-ground account from an immigration enforcement operation in Miami.
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Notre-Dame Rises From the Ashes
The story of the Paris cathedral’s extraordinary return, five years after the fire that nearly destroyed it.
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The World Cup Final Is Here
A fast-moving guide to the road to the 2026 final — and the matchup the world was waiting to see.
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How a Teenager Found Undiagnosed Brain Injuries in the Military
How rough seas put Coast Guard rescue crews at risk — and how one daughter helped expose the danger.
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An Interview With the Man Behind Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A direct conversation with Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino about the tactics behind a sweeping deportation push.
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