Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Panama’s Mining U-turn Shakes First Quantum’s Value
Panama's Parliament terminated Minera Panama's extended contract, impacting the Canadian mining firm, First Quantum Minerals.
They will not mine copper for another 20 years as...
Peru Reports 3.37% Inflation in First 10 Months of 2023
The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) revealed that Peru experienced a 3.37% inflation rate from January to October 2023.
In October alone, a...
Passport Chats Lead to Uruguayan Foreign Minister’s Exit
Francisco Bustillo, Uruguay's Foreign Minister, stepped down this Wednesday following leaked audio recordings.
In these recordings, he seemingly asked former Deputy Minister Carolina Ache to...
Colombia Faces Lowest Auto Sales in 15 Years for 2023
Colombia is on track to experience its weakest car sales in the past 15 years, according to data from Andi and Fenalco.
As of October...
Opinion: Unmasking the Real Culprits of Ecuador’s Energy Crisis
(Opinion) While it's easy to blame El Niño or climate change, Ecuador's ongoing energy woes truly stem from poor governance and lack of foresight.
Since...
Chile and Colombia Pull Ambassadors from Israel Over Gaza Strikes
Chile and Colombia have recalled their ambassadors from Israel following the country's recent airstrikes in Gaza.
Chile and Colombia have recalled their ambassadors from Israel...
Bolivia Ends Diplomatic Ties with Israel Over Gaza
Bolivia announced it's cutting off diplomatic relations with Israel due to events in Gaza.
Interim Foreign Minister María Nela Prada and Deputy Foreign Minister Freddy...
New Rules at Panama Canal Due to Drought
This week, the Panama Canal Authority announced new steps to keep ship traffic moving smoothly.
The changes come because this month has been the driest...
Bolivian Court Rejects Trial for Former President Áñez
A Bolivian court rejected a prosecutor's request to put former President Jeanine Áñez on trial.
She allegedly played a role in 20 deaths during the...
Venezuela Readies Voters for Esequibo Referendum
Venezuela's Electoral Council announced that over 20.6 million people can vote in the Esequibo referendum on December 3.
The Council's President, Elvis Amoroso, clarified that...
Chile Prepares for December Vote on New Constitution
On October 30, Chile's Constitutional Council approved a new constitution, paving the way for a public referendum in December.
The council announced the news, revealing...
Argentine Election Heats Up Over Fuel Crisis
Sergio Massa faces two big tasks. He's Argentina's Economic Minister and also a presidential candidate.
Recently, fuel became scarce in Argentina. Long lines formed at...
Uruguay Eyes $1.6 Billion Green Hydrogen Port
The Multimodal Logistics Corridor (MLC) company is in discussions with three global energy firms to produce hydrogen-based fuels at a new $1.6 billion port...
Fuel Shortage Hits Argentina Before Elections
Just weeks before the second round of presidential elections on November 19, cars in Argentina are lining up for gas.
Many gas stations are closed....