Posts By: Mike Samras
Mike earned degrees in political science and journalism from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduating from college in 2006, Mike joined the Peace Corp and spent two and half years living and working in El Salvador. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in political management at George Washington University.
December 15, 2010 > Staff
Chávez Asks Venezuela National Assembly For Decree Powers
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez requested temporary decree powers Tuesday from the country’s National Assembly, the fourth time he has requested deree powers during […] Read More >
December 14, 2010 > Staff
Wikileaks Cable Alleges Peruvian Military Ties To Drug Trafficking & Reveals U.S. Fears Over Shining Path
Today in Latin America Top Story — A leaked United States diplomatic cable reports that Peru’s new military head was involved in drug corruption, a charge that the general adamantly […] Read More >
December 13, 2010 > Staff
Aid Groups In Haiti Raise Housing Prices; Sarah Palin Visits The Country
Today in Latin America Top Story — Foreign aid workers are causing an increase in housing prices, political turmoil and perhaps even the cholera epidemic in Haiti, according to a feature […] Read More >
December 10, 2010 > Staff
Haiti Will Recount Votes In Disputed Election, Amid Protests And Confrontation
Top Story — Haiti will recount the votes in a hotly disputed election, the president of the country’s electoral council said Thursday. The decision follows protests and violent confrontations, after […] Read More >
December 9, 2010 > Staff
DREAM Act Immigration Bill Passes In U.S. House; Senate To Vote Thursday
Today in Latin America Top Story — The United States House of Representatives narrowly voted Wednesday to approve the DREAM Act immigration bill, which offers a path to citizenship for […] Read More >
December 8, 2010 > Staff
Haiti Presidential Elections Go To Run-Off; Government Candidate To Face Former First Lady
Today in Latin America Top Story — Haiti’s contested presidential elections will go to a second round run-off, with the government-backed candidate and a former first lady ready to square off. […] Read More >
December 7, 2010 > Staff
Immigration Drove Population Growth Over Last Decade In U.S., Says Census Bureau
Today in Latin America Top Story — The United States Census Bureau released estimates on Monday that showed that the U.S. population grew to somewhere between 306 million and 313 million […] Read More >
December 6, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Holds Regional Elections Sunday; Chávez Foe Wins Maracaibo
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelans went to the polls Sunday to elect 11 mayors and two state governors, with an opposition candidate claiming the biggest prize by […] Read More >
December 3, 2010 > Staff
WikiLeaks Cables Reveal Authorities’ Uncertainty In Mexican Drug War
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican government fears losing control over parts of the country to drug traffickers and lacks a clear drug war strategy, according to […] Read More >
December 2, 2010 > Staff
U.N. Asks Haiti To Ignore Unofficial Elections Results; Cholera Death Toll Tops 1,800
Today in Latin America Top Story — The United Nations has asked Haitians to ignore unofficial results from the country’s contested elections over the weekend and wait until next week […] Read More >