Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Argentina’s GDP Falters in 2023 Amid Economic Challenges
Argentina's economy experienced a downturn in the third quarter of 2023, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) falling by 0.8% year-on-year.
This decline brought the...
Panama Canal Adapts to Climate With Increased Transits
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) today announced a significant increase in daily transits to 24 starting in January.
This decision eases the operational restrictions initially...
Peru’s Recession Deepens Amid Political Chaos
Peru's economy has been contracting for six months, marking its longest recession in over two decades.
In October, economic activity fell by 0.82% year-on-year, slightly...
Bolivia-Russia Lithium Project: A Milestone in Bilateral Ties
On Wednesday, Bolivia forged a significant partnership with Russia's Uranium One Group.
They agreed to build a semi-industrial direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant in Colcha,...
Diverse Inflation Trends Across Latin America
In 2023, Latin American Venezuela and Argentina are among the countries with the highest inflation worldwide.
They join Lebanon in this ranking. The rest of...
Milestone Moment: Mexico Unveils the Iconic Tren Maya
In Mexico, President López Obrador inaugurated the Tren Maya, promising prosperity but facing accusations of environmental harm.
Operating between Campeche and Cancún, this marks the...
Venezuela and Guyana Commit to Peaceful Dialogue
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a significant agreement reached with Guyana regarding their territorial dispute.
This agreement, shared via social media, was reached during a...
First Success for Milei’s Economic Plan in Argentina
In Argentina, President Javier Milei recently launched a bold economic plan to tackle the country's financial crisis, which has already begun showing early signs...
Venezuela-Vietnam Agricultural Alliance Strengthens
Venezuela and Vietnam have embarked on a significant journey of agricultural cooperation.
This initiative, led by Venezuela's Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Wilmar Castro, aims...
Paraguay’s Export Surge and Regional Insights
In November 2023, Paraguay's exports surged by 24.0% to $15.878 billion, a significant rise from the previous year's $12.809 billion.
Additionally, the country engaged in...
Subsidy Cuts Trigger Steep Rise in Argentine Food Costs
Argentina is experiencing significant price increases in food items following the end of government subsidies under President Javier Milei's new administration.
This change marks a...
FARC Dissidents Pledge to End Kidnappings in Colombia
The Central General Staff (EMC), a dissident faction of the FARC guerrillas, has made a pivotal decision to end the practice of extortion kidnapping.
This...
Argentina’s Bold Economic Reset
Argentina, with Economy Minister Luis Caputo's announcement, initiates a substantial economic reset, paving the way for significant transformations.
These aim to address the country's deepening...
Resilient Paraguayan Economy Set to Expand by 3.8% in 2024
The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) predicts a 3.8% growth in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024.
Carlos Carvallo, the bank's president, made...