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.
April 1, 2015 > Staff
Strikes Suspend Transportation Across Argentina
Top Story — A 24-hour strike on Tuesday by transportation unions in Argentina caused a domino effect that led to the cancellation of domestic and international flights, school and bank […] Read More >
March 31, 2015 > Staff
Party of Bolivian President Takes Losses in Regional Polls
Top Story — The political party of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales lost several key seats in legislative and gubernatorial elections on Sunday, reports suggest, following Morales’ re-election last year to […] Read More >
March 30, 2015 > Staff
Teachers’ Protests Paralyze São Paulo
Top Story — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday in support of an ongoing strike by the state teachers’ union, less […] Read More >
March 27, 2015 > Staff
Second Multi-Billion Dollar Corruption Scheme in Brazil, May Surpass Petrobras Case
Top Story — Brazil’s Federal Police on Thursday revealed an ongoing investigation into a multi-billion dollar corruption scheme within CARF, a government agency concerned with the issuing of taxes and […] Read More >
March 26, 2015 > Staff
Baja Farmworkers’ Strike Continues Amid Dialogue
Top Story — A strike by farm workers across Mexico’s Baja California peninsula continued on Wednesday despite the launch of talks involving workers, officials and farm operators, threatening the harvest […] Read More >
March 25, 2015 > Staff
Attacks on Press Rose Under Mexican President Peña Nieto: Report
Top Story — Attacks on Mexican journalists have risen since President Enrique Peña Nieto took office in late 2012, according to a report released Tuesday by the press freedom organization […] Read More >
March 24, 2015 > Staff
Rio de Janeiro Unable to Clean Polluted Bay Ahead of 2016 Olympics: Mayor
Top Story — Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes conceded Monday that the city would be unlikely to clean up the raw sewage and garbage in Guanabara Bay in time […] Read More >
March 23, 2015 > Staff
Anti-Drug Spraying in Colombia May Cause Cancer
Top Story — A chemical used in a controversial aerial fumigation program as part of U.S.-funded anti-drug efforts in Colombia may cause cancer, according to a new study by an […] Read More >
March 19, 2015 > Staff
The Nisman Affair
The shocking story of federal prosecutor Alberto Nisman is one that has rocked Argentina for months — or for decades, if you want to go all the way back to […] Read More >
March 19, 2015 > Staff
Accusations of Embezzlement in Battle Over Argentine Prosecutor’s Legacy
Top Story — Argentina’s government on Wednesday lent its support to an accusation that the late prosecutor Alberto Nisman embezzled public funds while he was investigating President Cristina Fernández for […] Read More >