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.
June 16, 2010 > Staff
Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s Government Puts Limits On Cash Exchanges; Hopes To Hinder Drug Cartels
Today in Latin America Top Story — In an apparent attempt to stop drug cartels from laundering money, the Mexican government announced Tuesday strict limits on the exchange and deposit […] Read More >
June 15, 2010 > Staff
Violence in Mexican Town Of Zitacuaro, Michoacán, Leaves 27 Dead; President Calderón Defends Anti-Drug Efforts
Today in Latin America Top Story — A surge of violence swept through Mexico Monday and left 27 people dead, including 10 federal police officers. In the western town of […] Read More >
June 14, 2010 > Staff
Colombian Military Rescues Three Hostages Held By The FARC
Today in Latin America Top Story — Colombian security forces liberated three hostages who have been held by leftist guerrillas for nearly 12 years, government officials announced on Sunday, according […] Read More >
June 11, 2010 > Staff
World Cup Preview; Opening Round Matches and Staff Picks
The 2010 World Cup starts Today in South Africa with the inaugural match between the host country South Africa and a strong Mexican team. The Latin America News Dispatch hopes […] Read More >
June 10, 2010 > Staff
Colombian Colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega Sentenced To 30 Years For Forced Disappearances
Today in Latin America Top Story — Colombian Colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday, after being convicted of the forced disappearance of 11 […] Read More >
June 9, 2010 > Staff
OAS To Send Delegation To Assess Political Situation In Honduras
Today in Latin America Top Story — The 40th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) voted on Tuesday to send a high-level delegation to Honduras in order […] Read More >
June 8, 2010 > Staff
Colombia’s FARC Releases Video Of Five Hostages Asking Government To Negotiate With Rebels
Today in Latin America Top Story — Four police officers and one soldier, kidnapped by Colombia’s FARC guerrillas, called on the government to make a deal with the left-wing rebel group […] Read More >
June 7, 2010 > Staff
OAS Meeting Begins in Peru Amid Tensions Over Status of Honduras
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other dignitaries from throughout Latin America began a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) […] Read More >
June 4, 2010 > Staff
Oliver Stone Promotes New Film “South of the Border” in South America
Today in Latin America Top Story — Oliver Stone spoke at the Buenos Aires School of Law Thursday, as part of a trip to promote his new film “South of […] Read More >
June 3, 2010 > Staff
Guatemalan Residents Return Home After Tropical Storm Agatha
Today in Latin America Top Story — Guatemalan residents began returning home earlier this week after Tropical Storm Agatha ravaged much of Central America and left 183 people dead with […] Read More >