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.
February 27, 2019 > Staff
Lima Group, UN Debate Political Involvement in Venezuela
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA/REGION: Opposition leader Juan Guaidó plans to return to Venezuela this week despite “credible threats” against his life. After the Lima Group of Latin American countries’ […] Read More >
February 26, 2019 > Staff
As Pence Announces New Sanctions, Maduro Detains Top News Anchor
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES / VENEZUELA: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence appeared before the Lima Group yesterday, announcing new sanctions on four pro-government governors and urging other regional […] Read More >
February 25, 2019 > Staff
4 Killed, Hundreds Injured in Venezuelan Border Clashes
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: Over the weekend, border clashes between Venezuelan government forces and opposition activists resulted in four dead and hundreds injured. Starting on Friday, the Venezuelan national […] Read More >
February 22, 2019 > Staff
Maduro Closes Venezuela’s Border With Brazil Ahead of Aid Showdown
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: President Nicolás Maduro closed the country’s border with Brazil yesterday to stop the arrival of humanitarian aid from the country. The move comes after Maduro […] Read More >
February 21, 2019 > Staff
Haitian Prime Minister Calls Detained Americans ‘Terrorists’
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA HAITI: Eight men detained in Port-au-Prince after driving through the city with a large arsenal of weapons were returned to the United States yesterday. The Haitian […] Read More >
February 20, 2019 > Staff
Judge Sentences 3 Nicaraguan Activists to Prison
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: On Monday, a judge in Nicaragua sentenced three farmers’ leaders to over 100 years in prison for participating in protests against President Daniel Ortega. Medardo […] Read More >
February 19, 2019 > Staff
Mexican Journalist Killed in Sonora
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA MEXICO: Mexican radio announcer Reynaldo López was shot and killed in Sonora on Saturday, the third media killing in Mexico this year. López and reporter Carlos […] Read More >
February 18, 2019 > Staff
Migrant Shelter on the Border to Close Wednesday
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA THE BORDER: Mexican authorities announced on Saturday that a large makeshift migrant shelter near the U.S.-Mexico border will close this week. The shelter, located across from Eagle […] Read More >
February 15, 2019 > Staff
Trump Plans to Declare National Emergency for Border Wall Funding
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES: President Donald Trump plans to declare a national emergency to fund his border wall with Mexico. The announcement arrived after the U.S. Senate passed […] Read More >
February 14, 2019 > Staff
Argentines Protest Austerity Measures, High Unemployment
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA: Tens of thousands of Argentines blocked roads in Buenos Aires in a demonstration against President Mauricio Macri yesterday. Protesters decried high unemployment, cuts to public […] Read More >