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.
December 19, 2018 > Staff
U.S. gives $10.6 billion in aid to Central America and Mexico
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES: The United States is giving $10.6 billion in aid to Central America and southern Mexico to help improve the economic and safety conditions in those […] Read More >
December 18, 2018 > Staff
Trump Organization may return for business to Dominican Republic
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: The Trump Organization may be making business deals with developers in the Dominican Republic, a decade after the company sued its partners there and […] Read More >
December 17, 2018 > Staff
Protests arise after Guatemalan girl dies in U.S. custody
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA THE BORDER: Protests have been held at the U.S.-Mexico border after a seven-year-old girl who traveled north from Guatemala died in custody. As part of a […] Read More >
December 14, 2018 > Staff
Warrants Served on Eve of 9-Month Anniversary of Marielle’s Murder
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: Police served arrest, search, and seizure warrants yesterday related to the assassination of Rio de Janeiro Councilwoman Marielle Franco, who was shot dead nine months […] Read More >
December 13, 2018 > Staff
Cuba Sonic Attacks Not Hysteria
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CUBA: Two years after the so called “sonic attacks,” at the U.S. embassy in Cuba, medical reports confirm that the diplomats were physically injured and didn’t […] Read More >
December 12, 2018 > Staff
Brazil to Opt Out of U.N. Migration Accord
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: Brazil will join the United States, the Dominican Republic and Chile by opting out of the U.N. migration accord signed Monday in Morocco. Though Brazil […] Read More >
December 11, 2018 > Staff
Peruvians Vote in Favor of Anti-Corruption Policies
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PERU: Peruvian voters approved three out of four anti-corruption measures in a referendum vote Sunday. The measures prohibit legislators from running for immediate re-election, create stricter […] Read More >
December 10, 2018 > Staff
Odebrecht Peru signs deal with government to continue operations
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PERU: On Saturday morning, the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht signed a deal with the Peruvian government that will allow it to operate in Peru, but not […] Read More >
December 7, 2018 > Staff
Cubans Gain 3G Mobile Access
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CUBA: Cubans gained 3G internet access on their mobile phones for the first time yesterday, through a program offered through the state-run telecommunications company. The move […] Read More >
December 6, 2018 > Staff
Mexico City’s New Mayor Disbands Riot Police
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA MEXICO: Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico City’s first elected female mayor was sworn into office yesterday. Sheinbaum is a member of Morena, the same party of Mexico’s new […] Read More >