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 16, 2019 > Staff
Brazil’s President Relaxes Gun Laws, More Changes Expected
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree yesterday that lessens restrictions on gun control, following promises he made during his campaign to cut violent crime by […] Read More >
January 15, 2019 > Staff
Chilean Bishops Meet With Pope Francis to Discuss Abuse Crisis
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CHILE: Pope Francis met with Chilean bishops in Vatican City yesterday to discuss their strategies to address a pattern of sexual abuse and impunity. The meeting […] Read More >
January 14, 2019 > Staff
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Arrested Amid Standoff with Maduro
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: Political tension in Venezuela rose over the weekend, culminating with the arrest of the president of the National Assembly on Sunday as he headed to […] Read More >
January 11, 2019 > Staff
Venezuela’s Maduro Begins 2nd Term Amid Widespread Criticism
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: President Nicolás Maduro began his second term as president yesterday in an inauguration ceremony that was widely criticized by other nations. The governments of Paraguay […] Read More >
January 10, 2019 > Staff
AMLO Delivers Emotional Appeal to Mexicans Amid Fuel Shortage
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA MEXICO: In an emotional address to his constituents yesterday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) asked Mexicans to help stop the country’s fuel shortage, AMLO’s […] Read More >
January 9, 2019 > Staff
Trump appeals to taxpayers for border wall funding
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES: In the first oval office speech of his presidency, President Donald Trump yesterday attempted to move public opinion in support of funding a “barrier” at […] Read More >
January 8, 2019 > Staff
Venezuelan Supreme Court Justice Defects to the United States
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: Venezuelan Supreme Court justice Christian Zerpa has fled his country for the United States, denouncing President Nicolás Maduro during a press conference in Florida yesterday. Zerpa […] Read More >
January 7, 2019 > Staff
Brazil’s New President Marks 1st Week in Office with Conservative Reforms
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: Less than a week after taking office on New Year’s Day, President Jair Bolsonaro followed through with many of his campaign pledges, including conservative social […] Read More >
December 21, 2018 > Staff
Asylum Seekers Will Be Sent Back To Wait In Mexico
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA THE BORDER: Amid a possible government shutdown over border wall funding, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that migrant asylum seekers will be sent back […] Read More >
December 20, 2018 > Staff
Brazil’s Lula Stays In Prison
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: The chief justice of the Supreme Court overruled a decision yesterday that could have freed former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from prison. Lawyers […] Read More >