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.
March 11, 2010 > Staff
Carlos Slim is Richest Man in the World; First Latin American to Top Forbes List of Billionaires
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican mogul Carlos Slim Helú is now the world’s richest man, according to a report by Forbes Magazine released yesterday. Bill Gates and […] Read More >
March 10, 2010 > Staff
OAS Releases Report Condemning Honduran Human Rights Violations
Today in Latin America Top Story — A report released Monday from the Organization of American States (OAS) condemned the killings last month of three opponents to last June’s coup in […] Read More >
March 9, 2010 > Staff
Cuban Government Calls Dissident Journalist’s Hunger Strike “Blackmail”
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Cuban government Monday lambasted the hunger strike of dissident journalist Guillermo Fariñas as “blackmail” and refused to release 26 political prisoners in […] Read More >
March 8, 2010 > Staff
U.S.-Colombia Military Base Deal to Be Reviewed by Constitutional Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — Colombia’s Constitutional Court will review a deal to allow U.S. military personnel greater access to seven military bases located throughout the country, according […] Read More >
March 5, 2010 > Staff
Mexico City Gay Marriage Legalization Takes Effect
Today in Latin America Top Story — A law legalizing gay marriage in Mexico City took effect yesterday, with the city government granting a dozen of the first licenses. Judith […] Read More >
March 4, 2010 > Staff
Clinton Visits Brazil to Discuss Support of Iran; Stops in Chile and Costa Rica
Today in Latin America Top Story — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in San José, Costa Rica this morning as part of her week long tour of Latin […] Read More >
March 3, 2010 > Staff
Hillary Clinton Visits Earthquake-Ravaged Chile
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited earthquake-ravaged Chile on Tuesday morning, bringing 25 satellite phones and promising United States assistance during […] Read More >
March 2, 2010 > Staff
Earthquake in Chile: Bachelet Deploys Military, Calls For International Aid As Damage Estimates Increase
Today in Latin America Top Story — With public security slackening and estimates of the damage from Chile’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake increasing, the Bachelet administration deployed 10,000 troops and called […] Read More >
March 1, 2010 > Staff
Earthquake Measuring 8.8 Hits Chile; More Than 700 Deaths
Today in Latin America Top Story — An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile this weekend 70 miles from the city of Concepción, the country’s second largest metropolitan area. The earthquake, […] Read More >
February 26, 2010 > Staff
Cousin of Colombian President Uribe Arrested For Alleged Ties With Paramilitaries
Today in Latin America Top Story — A former Colombian senator and second cousin of President Álvaro Uribe, Mario Uribe, was arrested on Wednesday on charges that he had links […] Read More >