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Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
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Colombia’s Top Court Kills Petro’s Emergency Fiscal Decree

Colombia's Constitutional Court declared Petro's emergency economic decree unconstitutional in a 6-2 vote, blocking .5 billion in emergency tax collection and deepening the fiscal crisis.

Noboa Pledges Full Power Supply Through April

President Noboa assured Ecuadorians there will be sufficient electricity through April 2026, easing blackout fears that defined his first term. Energy crisis stabilizing.

Cury (CURY3) Posts Record Q1 Production as Sales Top R.3B

Cury CURY3 posts record Q1 2026 production of 4,633 units, up 37.8%. Sales hit R.3 billion and cash generation surged 263%. Full operational preview breakdown.

Peru Votes Saturday With No Clear Winner in Sight

Peru's 27 million voters choose from 35 candidates on April 12. Keiko Fujimori leads at 14.5-18.6%. Second round June 7 near-certain. Final pre-vote snapshot.

U.S. Court Erases Juan Orlando Hernández Narco Conviction

A US appeals court annulled the 45-year narco-trafficking conviction of former Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernández after Trump's December pardon. Full legal erasure ordered.

Argentina’s Central Bank Makes Biggest Dollar Buy of 2026

Argentina's central bank purchased $281 million in a single session — its largest buy of 2026 — as Milei loosens the cepo and cuts rates. Riesgo país fell to 557bp.

Mexico Steel Industry Hits 25-Year Low Under US Tariffs

Mexico's steel industry operates at 55% capacity — a 25-year low — as US Section 232 tariffs of 50% crush exports. Ebrard calls tariff removal top TMEC priority.

Petroperú Buys Venezuelan Oil for First Time in 17 Years

Petroperú purchased Venezuelan crude for the first time in 17 years via Trafigura, plus 500,000 barrels from US strategic reserves. War is reshaping global oil flows.

Direcional (DIRR3) Q1 Sales Jump 19% to R.6B on Housing Demand

Direcional DIRR3 posts Q1 2026 net sales of R.6 billion, up 19%. Gross sales surge 29% as Brazil's largest MCMV builder extends its growth streak.

Venezuelan Workers Break Police Lines Demanding Pay

Venezuelan workers broke through five police cordons marching on Miraflores to demand salary increases. Minimum wage remains under per month. Delcy promised vague May raise.

Argentina Posts Surplus Again as IMF Reviews the Books

  Key Points — Argentina posted a primary fiscal surplus of AR$3.13 trillion (~$2.2 billion) in January 2026, swinging sharply from December's AR$2.88 trillion deficit —...

Argentina Inflation Forecast Jumps to 29% as Oil Shock Hits

Key Points — Argentina's central bank market survey (REM) raised the 2026 inflation forecast to 29.1% — up 3.1 percentage points from the previous month's...

Venezuela’s Leader Admits Regime Caused Hyperinflation

Key Points — Acting president Delcy Rodríguez acknowledged for the first time in 12 years that the government's salary policy caused "enormous monetary and fiscal...

Chile March Inflation Hits 1% as Fuel Shock Arrives

Key Points — Chile's CPI rose 1.0% in March — above the 0.8-0.9% market consensus — driven by gasoline prices jumping 8.2% and diesel surging...
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