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.
October 23, 2018 > Staff
Critics call Bolsonaro’s and son’s comments undemocratic
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: Far-right presidential frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro and his son are under fire for separate controversial comments leading up to the run-off election Sunday. The candidate Bolsonaro […] Read More >
October 22, 2018 > Staff
In Uruguay, new law grants rights to transgender people
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA URUGUAY: On Thursday, Uruguay ratified a proposal that will grant rights to transgender people. Among other things, the decision includes health benefits that allow members of […] Read More >
October 19, 2018 > Staff
Trump Threatens to Close Border to Keep Out Migrant Caravan
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA REGION: In his latest anti-immigrant Twitter rant, President Donald Trump threatened to order the military to close the U.S. southern border if Mexican authorities fail to […] Read More >
October 18, 2018 > Staff
Brazilian President Temer Charged with Corruption
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: Federal police have filed new corruption charges against President Michel Temer for allegedly accepting illegal payments to steer concessions toward business and personal associates in […] Read More >
October 17, 2018 > Staff
President Trump Threatens Honduras to Stop Immigrant Caravan
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES : As a caravan of some 2,000 Honduran immigrants continues its march to the United States through Guatemala, President Trump tweeted yesterday that if […] Read More >
October 16, 2018 > Staff
Human rights groups call for release of protesters arrested in Nicaragua
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Eight of the 38 protesters arrested at an anti-government rally in Managua on Sunday have been released as of yesterday. Human rights groups are calling […] Read More >
October 15, 2018 > Staff
Honduras migrant caravan marches north, heads for U.S.
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA HONDURAS: As the United States calls for tighter border control, a spontaneous migrant caravan began its northward trek from San Pedro Sula, one of the most […] Read More >
October 12, 2018 > Staff
Far-Right Bolsonaro Leads Big in Brazil: Poll
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: Far-right presidential frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro enjoys a commanding 13 percent lead with less than three weeks to go until the Oct. 28 runoff, according to […] Read More >
October 11, 2018 > Staff
Peru’s Keiko Fujimori Detained For Money Laundering
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PERU: Former presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and 19 members of the conservative Fuerza Popular Party were detained yesterday for alleged money laundering. She is being investigated […] Read More >
October 10, 2018 > Staff
Former Vice President of Guatemala Sentenced to Prison
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA GUATEMALA: Roxana Baldetti, the former vice president of Guatemala, was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison yesterday for her role in a fraud scheme involving […] Read More >