Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Mexico Grapples with Significant Fiscal Challenges Unseen Since the 1980s
As 2024 unfolds, Mexico confronts fiscal challenges reminiscent of the difficulties last seen in the 1980s.
The local economy's cooling has alarmed the Mexican Institute...
Uruguay Sees Robust Tourist Arrivals in Early 2024
In the early months of 2024, Uruguay saw an influx of 1,135,102 international tourists, a notable increase of 3.9% from the first quarter of...
Haiti’s Transitional Council Takes Shape Amid Crisis
This Tuesday, the Haitian government introduced a transitional council to lead the nation after Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.
This strategic move aims to stabilize...
Diplomatic Fallout: Venezuela Closes Embassy and Consulates in Ecuador
On April 16, following the arrest of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country's embassy...
Chile’s New Global Lithium Initiative
The Chilean government launched an initiative today, encouraging both domestic and international investors to develop lithium mining projects.
This effort aims to capitalize on Chile's...
Peruvian Economy Surpasses Expectations with February Growth
In February, Peru's economy revealed a robust and unexpected surge, growing by 2.85% compared to the same month in the previous year.
This growth, reported...
Steady Growth in Peru’s Exports Through Early 2024
In early 2024, Peru's export sector improved, totaling $10.558 billion in exports between January and February.
This marked a 5.5% growth compared to the same...
Controversy Surrounds Haiti’s Transition Council Decree
Haiti's government faced immediate criticism after issuing a decree to establish the Presidential Transition Council (CPT).
Published in the official journal, Le Moniteur, the decree...
In Maduro’s Venezuela Rights Are Under Siege
In Venezuela, freedoms diminish as President Nicolás Maduro tightens control amid upcoming presidential elections on July 28.
Despite low public support, Maduro aims for another...
How to Improve Colombia’s Pension System, One of the Worst Globally
In Colombia, a crucial debate is underway about overhauling the nation's pension system, which ranks 41st out of 44 globally in terms of efficiency.
This...
Zombie Drug Xylazine Complicates Mexico’s Opioid Crisis
In Mexico, health officials have issued a stark warning about Xylazine, a veterinary sedative often dubbed "tranq dope" or "zombie drug."
This substance is now...
Argentina’s March Inflation Slows Despite Yearly Uptick
In March, Argentina experienced a notable slowdown in inflation to 11%, yet the year's cumulative figure climbed to 51.6%.
This information came to light in...
Chile’s Emerging Role as a Service-oriented Economy
In the first quarter of 2024, Chile's service exports surged to a record $674 million, a notable 42.7% increase from the prior year.
The Undersecretary...
Paraguay’s Strong Trade Performance in Early 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Paraguay demonstrated significant economic resilience, with a reported 3.3% increase in exports compared to the same period in...