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.
January 30, 2019 > Staff
Juan Guaidó Blocked from Leaving Venezuela; Hundreds Arrested
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: The country’s Supreme Court moved to prevent self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaidó from leaving the country at the request of Attorney General Tarek William Saab. […] Read More >
January 29, 2019 > Staff
U.S. Announces Sanctions on Venezuelan State-Owned Oil Company
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES: In the latest action to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of office, the United States imposed sanctions yesterday on PDVSA, a state-owned oil […] Read More >
January 28, 2019 > Staff
Maduro Backtracks on Expulsion of U.S. Diplomats, Rejects Early Elections
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: As the political crisis continued to unfold, on Saturday, the Maduro administration allowed for American diplomats to remain in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro backtracked on […] Read More >
January 25, 2019 > Staff
World Leaders Take Sides as Venezuela’s Crisis Deepens
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: Countries around the world are increasingly taking sides as Venezuela’s economic and political crisis deepens. Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that “all options are […] Read More >
January 24, 2019 > Staff
Warrant for Marielle Franco Murder Issued to Cop Tied to Bolsonaro
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: On Tuesday morning Rio’s Public Ministry and Civil Police released arrest warrants against five men who are suspected to be involved in the killing of […] Read More >
January 23, 2019 > Staff
Widespread Protests Expected in Venezuela, 61 Years After Uprising
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA Venezuela: Today is the 61st anniversary of an uprising against a former military dictator — and the day Venezuelans are scheduled to protest President Nicolás Maduro. […] Read More >
January 22, 2019 > Staff
40 Members of National Guard Revolt Against Maduro Regime
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: At least 40 members of the National Guard in the Cotiza neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, revolted against the Maduro regime yesterday morning. According to the Defense […] Read More >
January 21, 2019 > Staff
Hundreds of Migrants Arrested After Digging Under Barrier at Border
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BORDER: A group of 376 Central Americans was arrested after digging under a steel barrier to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona on Friday. The group was […] Read More >
January 18, 2019 > Staff
Car Bomb Kills At Least 21 in Bogotá
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA COLOMBIA: A car bomb exploded in front of a Bogotá police academy yesterday, killing at least 21 people and wounding dozens. The attack at the Santander […] Read More >
January 17, 2019 > Staff
Venezuelan National Assembly Rules Maduro Government Illegitimate
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: The Venezuelan National Assembly declared President Nicolás Maduro’s government illegitimate on Tuesday evening and approved tentative resolutions in an effort to promote a transitional government. Maduro took […] Read More >