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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.

Ideological Divide Shapes Brazil-Argentina Diplomacy

The initial period of Javier Milei's presidency in Argentina has not markedly improved ties with Brazil, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Despite...

Family Criticism Sparks Unity in Mexico’s Presidential Race

For the first time, Mexico's presidential race sees two women leading, highlighting a remarkable moment of unity. Xóchitl Gálvez, an opposition candidate from the PAN,...

Parallel Dollar Shows Downward Trend in Argentina

In a noteworthy trend, Argentina's parallel dollar, or "blue dollar," has been on a decline, with its rate hitting 1,000 pesos per US dollar...

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Ecuador Expels Mexican Ambassador

This night Ecuador took a decisive diplomatic step by declaring Raquel Serur Smeke, the Mexican Ambassador in Quito, an undesirable person. The Foreign Affairs Ministry...

Peru’s Congress Decides Against President’s Impeachment

Peru's legislature rejected two impeachment bids against President Dina Boluarte amid financial misconduct allegations and falling popularity. The decision, made on Thursday, marked a key...

Maduro’s Government Introduces Contested Anti-Fascism Bill

Venezuela's government, under President Nicolás Maduro, has proposed a bill termed "Law Against Fascism, Neo-Fascism, and Similar Expressions" to its National Assembly. This action is...

Mexico’s Budget Balloons as AMLO Prepares for Election

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), known for his initial fiscal conservatism, has shifted gears dramatically. He's increased government spending to levels not seen...

Chile Advances in Pacific Alliance Modernization

Chile advanced international cooperation with the Chamber of Deputies committee approving a Pacific Alliance modernization proposal. This alliance, which includes Mexico, Peru, and Colombia alongside...

UN Observers to Oversee Venezuela’s Controversial Elections

After Venezuela barred key rivals to Nicolás Maduro, diplomat Yván Gil announced proudly a UN mission to 'observe' (and bless) the staged presidential election...

Paraguay’s Inflation Hits 2% in Early 2024

As of March 2024, Paraguay noted a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 1.1%, up from the previous year's March figure of 0.4%. This rise...

Colombian Health Reform Falters in Senate

Yesterday, a pivotal moment unfolded as the Colombian Senate's committee did not pass a health reform proposed by President Gustavo Petro. This event marks another...

Chile’s Steel Industry Dilemma Amid Chinese Imports

In an urgent move, Chilean officials are working to save the country's sole steel mill from closing due to the flood of low-cost Chinese...

Experts Urge Mexico to Revamp Economic Strategy for Nearshoring Advantages

Experts call for Mexico to revise its economic tactics to benefit from the growing nearshoring movement, which brings production closer to the market. Arturo Oropeza...

Uruguay’s Economy Shows Promise of Growth

The Ceres Leading Index (CLI), a predictive measure of Uruguay's economic activity, rose by 0.3 percent in March. This uptick signifies the sixth straight month...

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