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 13, 2019 > Staff
El Chapo Found Guilty in New York Drug Trial
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES: Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as El Chapo, was found guilty on all 10 counts yesterday after a cinematic trial held over nearly three […] Read More >
February 12, 2019 > Staff
California Governor Defies Trump, Removes National Guard at Border
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BORDER: California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that he intends to remove 360 National Guard troops stationed on the California-Mexico border, a decision that defies President […] Read More >
February 11, 2019 > Staff
U.S. Enters Decisive Week for Border Security Negotiations
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES / MEXICO: U.S. Border Patrol said its agents rescued five migrants as they tried to cross illegally into the United States via the Rio […] Read More >
February 8, 2019 > Staff
Two More Women Accuse Arias of Sexual Misconduct
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA COSTA RICA: Two more women have accused Nobel laureate and former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez of sexual misconduct. Yesterday, Eleonora Antillón, a San Jose-based […] Read More >
February 7, 2019 > Staff
Venezuelan Opposition Rushes to Deliver Aid; Maduro Blocks Entry
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: The Venezuelan opposition is preparing to send tens of millions of dollars in food and medical aid to ease shortages in the country. The opposition […] Read More >
February 6, 2019 > Staff
Central American Peace Icon Accused of Sexual Assault
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA Warning: The story below contains details of sexual assault that may be triggering for some. COSTA RICA: On Monday, former President and Nobel prize laureate Óscar Arias […] Read More >
February 5, 2019 > Staff
Trump Keeps Door Open for Military Option in Venezuela
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: In an interview with CBS that aired on Sunday, President Donald Trump stated that a military intervention in Venezuela remains an option. The United States, […] Read More >
February 4, 2019 > Staff
Political Outsider Wins El Salvador Presidential Election
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA EL SALVADOR: Latin America’s electoral calendar began yesterday in El Salvador. With over 90 percent of the votes tallied at midnight, a political outsider registered a […] Read More >
February 1, 2019 > Staff
Canadian Embassy in Cuba Cuts Staff After Another Diplomat Falls Ill
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CANADA: The Canadian embassy in Cuba plans to halve its current staff in response to another incident of a diplomat contracting an unknown sickness. Since 2017, […] Read More >
January 31, 2019 > Staff
Maduro Says He’s Willing to Negotiate as Venezuelans Organize Walkout
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: Venezuelans organized a walkout yesterday, protesting President Nicolás Maduro’s presidency and following opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s call for demonstrations. On the same day, Maduro announced […] Read More >