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.
May 5, 2010 > Staff
UNASUR Summit Criticizes Arizona Immigration Law, Elects Kirchner New Secretary-General
Today in Latin America Top Story — Heads of state from South America met yesterday outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina for a summit meeting of the Union of South American […] Read More >
May 4, 2010 > Staff
Presidents of Brazil and Paraguay Discuss How to Combat Drug Trafficking
Today in Latin America Top Story — The presidents of Brazil and Paraguay met on Monday at the border town of Pedro Juan Caballero to discuss how to address the […] Read More >
May 3, 2010 > Staff
Evo Morales Administration Nationalizes Power Companies on May Day
Today in Latin America Top Story — The government of Bolivian President Evo Morales nationalized three power companies, a local electricity cooperative and a smelter plant this weekend. The nationalization of three […] Read More >
April 30, 2010 > Staff
House Panel Discusses Bill To Lift Cuban Travel Ban, Ease Embargo
Today in Latin America Top Story — Human rights and business groups asked Congress Thursday to relax the embargo against Cuba by passing a bipartisan bill that would allow for […] Read More >
April 29, 2010 > Staff
Peru’s Shining Path Kills Three In First Deadly Attack This Year, Police Say
Today in Latin America Top Story — The police said that rebels belonging to the Shining Path killed a police officer and two civilians who were eradicating coca crops in […] Read More >
April 28, 2010 > Staff
Ecuadorean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Colombian Presidential Candidate Juan Manuel Santos
Today in Latin America Top Story — An Ecuadorean court issued an arrest warrant for Colombian presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos that could threaten ties between Colombia and Ecuador, according […] Read More >
April 27, 2010 > Staff
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo Sends 1,000 Troops and Police To Suppress Rebel Group
Today in Latin America Top Story — Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo sent an additional 1,000 troops and police Monday to the country’s borders with Brazil and Bolivia to track down […] Read More >
April 26, 2010 > Staff
Colombian Presidential Candidate Antanas Mockus Pulling Ahead, Poll Indicates
Today in Latin America Top Story — A recently released Colombian poll predicts that Green Party candidate Antanas Mockus would beat Juan Manuel Santos in a second round vote in […] Read More >
April 23, 2010 > Staff
Arizona Immigration Law Worries Mexican Government
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican Foreign Ministry protested on Wednesday against a proposed Arizona law that would allow police greater authority to detain suspected undocumented immigrants […] Read More >
April 22, 2010 > Staff
Climate Change Conference Participants in Cochabamba, Bolivia, To Propose Rights for Mother Earth
Today in Latin America Top Story — Bolivian President Evo Morales inaugurated a climate change conference in Cochabamba on Tuesday. More than 20,000 attendants from over 125 countries are participating […] Read More >