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.
July 27, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean May Run For President of Haiti In 2010
Today in Latin America Top Story — Musician Wyclef Jean said that he is thinking of running for the presidency of earthquake ravaged Haiti, but has yet has yet to […] Read More >
July 26, 2010 > Staff
Mass Grave Unearthed By Mexican Soldiers Outside of Monterrey
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican soldiers discovered 51 bodies in a mass grave the size of three soccer fields east of the city of Monterrey, […] Read More >
July 26, 2010 > Staff
OAS Asks State Department To Reconsider Colombian Journalist’s Visa Application
NEW YORK — The Organization of American States asked the U.S. State Department last week to reconsider its rejection of Colombian journalist Hollman Morris’ visa, the Colombian press reports. Hollman […] Read More >
July 23, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Cuts Ties With Colombia; Orders Diplomats to Leave the Country
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan government cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Colombia Thursday, as the dispute between the two countries escalated. Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez made […] Read More >
July 22, 2010 > Staff
IMF Cancels Haiti’s $268 Million Debt
Today in Latin America Top Story — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Wednesday the cancellation Haiti’s $268 million outstanding debt. On top of the debt cancellation, the IMF’s executive […] Read More >
July 21, 2010 > Staff
Cold Front Strikes The Southern Cone, Killing Dozens In Argentina
Today in Latin America Top Story — Parts of South America have been hit by a strong cold front, that has left dozens of people dead. In Argentina alone, at […] Read More >
July 20, 2010 > Staff
Latin American Nations Join Mexico In Lawsuit Against Arizona Immigration Law; U.S. Sends Troops To Border
Today in Latin America Top Story — Seven Latin American nations have joined Mexico in support of a lawsuit against the U.S. state of Arizona’s recent immigration law. Bolivia, Colombia, […] Read More >
July 19, 2010 > Staff
Car Bomb And Mass Shooting Escalate Mexico’s Drug War Over The Weekend
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico experienced another wave of violence over the weekend that began with the first reported car bomb attack related to the country’s ongoing […] Read More >
July 16, 2010 > Staff
Argentina Becomes First Country In Latin America To Legalize Gay Marriage
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina became the first Latin American nation on Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage and grant the same legal rights, responsibilities and protections that […] Read More >
July 15, 2010 > Staff
Gay Marriage Bill Goes to Vote in Argentina’s Senate; Both Supporters And Protesters Take To the Streets
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina’s Senate is set to decide on whether or not to legalize gay marriage, after thousands of people protested in the capital against […] Read More >