Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Chile’s Central Bank Cuts Rates, Still Tops Global Charts
Chile's Central Bank, BCCh, recently reduced the monetary policy rate (TPM) by 75 basis points to 8.25%.
Despite this cut, Chile still has one of...
Ecuador Approves Key Tax Reform
On Tuesday, Ecuador's National Assembly approved a new tax reform proposed by President Daniel Noboa.
Its goal is to boost the state's budget by $832...
Nicaragua’s Stance Hardens
Nicaragua recently made a bold move by ordering the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave.
This action is part of President Daniel...
Major Rate Cut by Argentina’s Central Bank
The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) has lowered its benchmark interest rate from 133% to 100%.
Announced on Monday, this move marks...
Argentina Pushes for Mercosur-EU Trade Deal
On Monday, the Argentine government expressed its commitment to finalizing a trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU).
This deal, in discussion for...
Police Operation in Paraguay Leads to 12 Deaths
In Paraguay's major penitentiary, Tacumbú, a joint police and military operation caused 12 deaths.
This national prison saw an intense intervention named "Veneratio". The operation...
Venezuela and Spain Forge Oil Industry Alliance
Venezuela's PDVSA and Spain's Repsol have teamed up, aiming to boost Venezuela's oil sector.
Their joint venture, Petroquiriquire, represents a significant commitment to mutual development.
Rafael...
No New Constitution for Chile Under Boric’s Leadership
Chile's President Gabriel Boric has announced the conclusion of efforts to revise the nation's constitution.
This decision comes after two failed plebiscites to replace the...
Slim’s Growing Influence in Mexico’s Oil Exploration
Carlos Slim, a prominent Mexican businessman, has recently increased his investments in Mexico's largest oil exploration project.
After his corporate empire acquired a stake in...
Chilean Referendum Rejects Constitution Overhaul Again
Chilean voters, harking back to the Augusto Pinochet military regime (1973-1990), have once more rejected a Constitution revision proposal.
The proposal failed, with 55.76% of...
Colombia’s ELN Halts Kidnappings
In a significant peace effort, Colombia's government announced the ELN's commitment to end kidnappings.
This agreement emerged from the latest peace dialogues, aiming to resolve...
Opinion: Peru’s Leadership in Disarray – A Call for Change
(Opinion) Peru's political landscape is in turmoil, with President Dina Boluarte's approval plummeting to a mere 9% and Congress sinking even lower at 5%.
These...
Referendum Day in Chile: Choosing a Constitutional Path
Chile faces a pivotal moment this Sunday, December 17, 2023, as citizens vote on a new constitutional proposal.
This draft, presented to President Gabriel Boric...
Argentinian City Faces Storm’s Fury: 13 Lives Lost
Mayor Federico Susbielles confirmed 13 deaths in Bahía Blanca following widespread destruction caused by a severe electrical storm in the coastal city of 300,000...