Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Bolivians Vote Sunday for President, Polls Show Incumbent Evo Morales in Front
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Next Sunday, October 20th, Bolivia will hold presidential and vice-presidential elections, as well as elections for the renewal of...
Streets in Ecuador are Cleaned, Parties and Press are Politically Purged
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the wake of the political crisis in Ecuador, Mexico has in the meantime welcomed a half-dozen opposition representatives...
Free Breast Reconstruction Surgery Will be Performed for One Year in Paraguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Victory! Because you won the battle!", is the name of the Paraguayan campaign promoted by the Office of the...
Uruguay Ranks Fourth in World in Wind and Photovoltaic Power Generation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The International Energy Agency (IEA) ranked Uruguay fourth in the world and first in Latin America in wind and...
Cuban Government Announces Campaign for Lula’s Release
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba will collect signatures from schools and state bodies in the country to demand the freedom of former President Luiz...
Agreement Between Government and Indigenous Peoples Soothes Ecuadorians
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The population of Ecuador woke up relieved yesterday, October 14th, after 12 days of violent demonstrations caused seven deaths,...
Taiwan to Build 3,600 Homes for Impoverished Families in Paraguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A meeting took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of former President Horacio Cartes, attended by the Taiwanese Ambassador...
Paraguayan Rum Captures International Market
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguayan liquor is attracting more and more foreign palates, as the brand Fortín is aware, which was once again awarded...
Mercosur and Prosur Endorse Ecuadorian Government and Call for End to Protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rulers of the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) released yesterday, October 13th, a joint note lamenting the...
Mercosur-EU Agreement Could Have US$79 Billion Impact on Brazilian Economy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The estimate is from the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC), which released yesterday, October...
Venezuela Denies Responsibility for Oil Spills on Brazilian Coastline
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a statement released yesterday morning, the oil company PDVSA said there is no evidence of oil spills in...
Foreign Journalists Expelled from Venezuela
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thirteen foreign journalists have been expelled from Venezuela since January, according to the Venezuelan National College of Journalists (CNP),...
Argentine Presidential Candidate Launches Hunger-Free Argentina Program
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peronist candidate Alberto Fernández, the 60-year-old favored in Argentina's electoral race, launched on Monday morning, October 7th, the 'Argentina...
Strong Growth of Brazilian Tourism in Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first six months of this year alone, over 250,000 Brazilians traveled to Uruguay, an increase of six...