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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.

Haiti on the Brink: UN Warns of Looming Institutional Collapse

The United Nations Human Rights Office recently released a report. It signals an urgent crisis in Haiti, with institutions on the verge of collapse. The...

Argentina’s Urban Poverty Hits 41.7% in Late 2023

By year's end in 2023, Argentina saw 41.7% of its city dwellers living in poverty. This figure was up by 1.6 percentage points since...

Chile’s Unemployment Rate at 8.5% in Early 2024

From December 2023 to February 2024, Chile's unemployment rate increased to 8.5%, a slight increase from the previous year. The National Institute of Statistics (INE)...

Panama Challenges Fitch Ratings’ Downgrade

Panama has expressed strong disagreement with Fitch Ratings' decision to lower its credit rating from BBB to BB+. The Ministry states Fitch's review overlooks Panama's...

Manufacturing and Mining Drive Chile’s Remarkable Industrial Revival

Chile celebrated a landmark achievement in its industrial sector in February, showcasing a substantial annual growth of 7.9%—the highest since March 2018. As reported by...

U.S. Pledges $170 Million to Guatemala to Keep Migrants at Home

During his Washington visit, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo secured a $170 million pledge from the U.S. This fund will enhance health, development, and security in...

Ecuador: Guayaquil Prison Erupts in Protest Against Military

In Ecuador's Guayaquil Regional Prison, inmates ignited a riot, protesting military treatment by setting fires and wielding weapons. Videos on social media captured the upheaval,...

Colombia Expels Argentine Envoys After Harsh Critique

Colombia decided to expel Argentine diplomats after Argentine President Javier Milei's harsh words about Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on CNN. Milei's terming Petro a "terrorist...

Hedge Funds’ Optimism on Copper Signals Growth for Chile, Peru, and Mexico

Hedge funds are increasingly positive about copper, vital for the economies of Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Delphos Investment's report reveals this sector's net copper position...

Colombia’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11.7% in Early 2024

As reported by DANE, Colombia's joblessness rate reached 11.7% in February 2024, a minor rise from 11.4% the year before. Women faced higher unemployment at...

Rosales Shakes Venezuelan Politics with Late Entry

(Analysis) Manuel Rosales' last-minute declaration as a presidential candidate stirred the Venezuelan opposition landscape. His unexpected candidacy, bypassing Corina Yoris, ignited debates within the opposition...

Milei to Slash 70,000 Government Jobs in Argentina

On Tuesday, Argentine President Javier Milei sharply criticized past "populist" regimes, unveiling plans to cut 70,000 government positions. This move marks a deeper push into...

Chile’s Strategic Move in Lithium Sector

On Tuesday, Chile declared its intention to secure a controlling interest in exploring and exploiting significant and safeguarded salt flats, namely Atacama and Maricunga. This...

Paraguay’s 2023 Economic Rise: A 4.7% Leap

In 2023, Paraguay's economy experienced a 4.7% upswing, according to a report by the Central Bank of Paraguay (CBP). This boost came from services, manufacturing,...

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