Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Chile’s 2023 Exports Reach $94.4 Billion with Boost in Asia Trade
Chile saw its exports reach $94.4 billion in 2023, a slight drop of 1.6% from the previous year, reported the ProChile agency.
Despite this, exports...
Panama Airport Sets 2023 Passenger Record
In 2023, Tocumen International Airport in Panama handled 17,825,465 passengers, surpassing its 2019 record and achieving a new high.
Raffoul Arab, the airport's manager, said...
Peru’s Economy in 2023: A Brief Analysis
In 2023, Peru's economy encountered challenges, experiencing a 0.57% decline from January to November.
Yet, November showed a 0.29% rise, suggesting a possible end to...
Bernardo Arévalo’s Historic Inauguration as Guatemala’s President
Bernardo Arévalo took office as Guatemala's president on January 14, 2024, marking a historic moment in the country's history.
The inauguration, delayed by over eight...
Peru’s Ex-President Faces 34-Year Sentence Request
In a new development in Peru, the Public Ministry has notably proposed a 34-year jail term for former President Pedro Castillo.
He faces charges of...
Paraguay’s Exports Surge by 24.8% in 2023
In 2023, Paraguay witnessed a significant 24.8% increase in its total exports compared to the previous year.
This data is highlighted in the latest foreign...
Peru’s Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate
On Thursday, Peru's Central Reserve Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 6.50%, down 25 basis points from December's 6.75%.
The bank's "Monetary Program January...
New High-Value Banknotes Set for Release in Argentina
Argentina's Central Bank today announced the release of new 10,000 and 20,000 pesos banknotes in June to combat inflation.
The current highest note, 2,000 pesos,...
Argentina Surpasses Venezuela with 211% Inflation in 2023
Argentina recorded an unprecedented annual inflation rate of 211% in 2023, a peak not seen since the early 1990s.
Authorities released this data on Thursday....
Peru’s Emergency Response to Ecuador Border Crisis
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has declared a 60-day state of emergency in key northern areas bordering Ecuador and Colombia.
This decision strengthens security and order...
Peruvian exports grow by 1.1% in Jan-Nov 2023
Peruvian exports reached $58.172 billion between January and November 2023, growing by 1.1% compared to the same period in 2022.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade...
Bolivia’s Central Bank Uses $1.7 Billion to Control Speculation
The Central Bank (BCB) used $1.7 billion from its Net International Reserves (NIR) to control dollar demand and market speculation in Bolivia.
BCB President Edwin...
Ecuador’s Internal Conflict: 329 Detained for Terrorism, Five Killed
The Ecuadorian Armed Forces detained 329 individuals for terrorist acts and neutralized five more during nationwide military operations.
This was in response to the declaration...
New Argentina-IMF Deal to Restore Country’s Credibility
Argentina's government has successfully reactivated its financial agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This move restarts the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, first established...