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.
October 24, 2014 > Staff
Governor of Mexican State Steps Down Over Student Disappearances
Top Story — The governor of the Mexican state of Guerrero stepped down from his position on Thursday as the disappearance of 43 students there late last month continues to […] Read More >
October 23, 2014 > Staff
Uruguayan Presidential Candidate Would Roll Back Historic Marijuana Law
Top Story — Days ahead of Uruguay’s presidential election Sunday, the country’s top opposition candidate on Wednesday vowed to repeal the country’s historic marijuana law, which legalizes the commercial production […] Read More >
October 22, 2014 > Staff
Mexican Troops Executed Victims in June Slayings, Rights Body Finds
Top Story — Mexican troops executed up to 15 of the 22 suspected gang members killed in June in the small town of San Pedro Limón, according to an investigation […] Read More >
October 21, 2014 > Staff
Pinochet Bodyguard and Ex-Mayor Arrested in Santiago
Top Story — Chilean authorities have arrested a former aide to Gen. Augusto Pinochet, accusing him of committing various atrocities under the 1973-1990 military dictatorship. A judge on Monday ordered […] Read More >
October 20, 2014 > Staff
Latin American Ministers Will Meet in Havana to Discuss Ebola Fight
Top Story — Top health officials from several Latin American countries are meeting today in Havana, Cuba, to discuss joint efforts to combat Ebola, as fears grow over the virus’ […] Read More >
October 17, 2014 > Staff
Brazilian Man Confesses to Killing 39 People, Attempts Suicide in Jail
Top Story — A Brazilian man confessed to committing at least 39 murders after police arrested him in the city of Goiânia on Thursday after a 70-day investigation. Thiago Henrique […] Read More >
October 16, 2014 > Staff
Falling Oil Prices Raise Worries of Venezuela Default, Crisis
Top Story — Analysts are worried about a new phase of economic chaos in Venezuela as falling oil prices continue to take their toll. Insurance rates on the country’s debt […] Read More >
October 15, 2014 > Staff
U.N. Extends Controversial Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti
Top Story — The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) will be renewed for another year, the U.N. Security Council announced on Tuesday. The council, composed of 15 nations, […] Read More >
October 14, 2014 > Staff
Mexican Radio Host Shot Dead on the Air
Top Story — Mexican activist and radio host Atilano Roman Tirado was shot on-air during his weekly program Oct. 11 in the state of Sinaloa. Two gunmen forced their way […] Read More >
October 10, 2014 > Staff
Mexico Arrests Another Drug Cartel Kingpin
Top Story – Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, alleged leader of Mexico’s Juarez cartel, was captured in the Mexican city of Torreon, the Associated Press reports. This is the second arrest in […] Read More >