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.
March 29, 2011 > Staff
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Visits Cuba Amid Controversy Over Alan Gross Case
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba Monday for a three-day visit, where he is expected to discuss the case of jailed […] Read More >
March 28, 2011 > Staff
Nationalist Ollanta Humala Pulls Ahead In Peru’s Presidential Race
Today in Latin America Top Story — Left-leaning nationalist Ollanta Humala took the lead in Peru’s presidential race, according to a poll by CPI released Sunday. Some 21.1 percent of […] Read More >
March 25, 2011 > Staff
Mexican Media Outlets Set Drug War Reporting Guidelines: Calderón Praises Effort
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico’s largest media outlets agreed on a set of guidelines Thursday concerning their future coverage of the country’s ongoing drug war. The largest […] Read More >
March 24, 2011 > Staff
Cuba Releases Last 2 Dissidents From Group Of 75
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Cuban government freed the last two remaining prisoners on Wednesday from a group of 75 dissidents who were jailed in the spring […] Read More >
March 23, 2011 > Staff
Obama Pledges Drug-Fighting Assitance to El Salavdor; Ends Latin American Visit Early
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama wrapped up the final leg of his Latin American tour Tuesday in El Salvador, where he pledged $200 million […] Read More >
March 22, 2011 > Staff
Obama Praises Latin American Growth and Dynamism During Speech In Chile
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama said that Latin America was fundamental to the prosperity and security of the United States, during a speech in […] Read More >
March 21, 2011 > Staff
Obama Kicks Off Latin America Visit In Brazil As Attacks Against Libya Begin
Today in Latin America Top Story — President Barack Obama arrived in Brazil Saturday to kick off a five-day, three-country visit to Latin America. Obama hopes to increase economic ties […] Read More >
March 18, 2011 > Staff
Jean-Bertrand Aristide To Return To Haiti Ahead Of Runoff Election
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide left South Africa on Thursday and is headed toward Haiti, The New York Times reports. He is expected […] Read More >
March 17, 2011 > Staff
Ban Ki-moon Meets With Central American Leaders To Discuss Regional Security
Today in Latin America Top Story — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon promised to support Central America in its fight against insecurity and violence during a meeting with regional leaders in […] Read More >
March 16, 2011 > Staff
Obama To Begin Trip To Latin America Despite Turmoil In Japan And Libya
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama will start his trip to Latin America in Brazil later this week, despite the ongoing international crisis in the […] Read More >