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.
July 6, 2011 > Staff
104 Police Officers In Ecuador Fined For Last Year’s Uprising Against Correa
Today in Latin America Top Story — A total of 104 police officers in Ecuador were given fines of up to $5,000 for misusing public funds during last year’s uprising […] Read More >
July 5, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Returns To Venezuela; No New Details About His Cancer
Today in Latin America Top Story –Hugo Chávez surprised nearly everyone by returning to Venezuela early Monday morning, after spending nearly a month in Cuba convalescing from surgery to remove […] Read More >
July 1, 2011 > Staff
Hugo Chávez Says Doctors Removed Cancerous Tumor; No Word On Return To Venezuela
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announced last night on state-run television that doctors had removed a cancerous tumor while in Cuba. Chávez said the […] Read More >
June 30, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Postpones Regional Summit; Cites Chávez’s Health As Reason
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuela’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday the cancellation of a summit of foreign leaders meant to promote political dialogue and cooperation for development between […] Read More >
June 29, 2011 > Staff
Mexico Authorities Investigating 7 Cops In Killing Of Police Chief
Today in Latin America Top Story — Seven police officers in Mexico are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the killing of a police chief in a town in […] Read More >
June 28, 2011 > Staff
U.S. Judge Puts On Hold Parts Of Georgia’s Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — A U.S. federal judge on Monday put the brakes on parts of Georgia’s controversial anti-immigration law. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Thrash preliminarily […] Read More >
June 27, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Denies Chávez Is In “Critical Condition”; Foreign Minister Porras Calls Out Miami Herald
Today in Latin America Top Story — Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez dismissed rumors that he is sicker than the government claims and warned his enemies to “stop dreaming” […] Read More >
June 24, 2011 > Staff
Mexico’s Calderón Meets With Sicilia & Other Victims; Defends Drug War Policy
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican President Felipe Calderón met Thursday with poet-activist Javier Sicilia and other relatives of people who have died or disappeared during the country’s […] Read More >
June 23, 2011 > Staff
Clinton Promises $300 Million To Fight Drug Cartels In Central America
Top Story — Despite earlier claims, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the U.S. would increase its investment in Central America’s security as part of an effort […] Read More >
June 22, 2011 > Staff
United States Will Not Pledge More Money To Fight Drug Cartels In Central America, Valenzuela Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — While U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and officials from Central America will pledge to confront the powerful drug cartels operating in […] Read More >