Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Mexico’s Record Foreign Investment Awaits Nearshoring Wave
In 2023, Mexico is experiencing a record high in foreign investment as it anticipates the surge of the nearshoring trend.
The country got $32.926 billion...
Cencosud Teams Up with iFood to Revolutionize Brazil’s Online Shopping
Chilean retail giant Cencosud has entered Brazil's dark store market by acquiring dark stores from Brazil's delivery market leader, iFood.
Dark stores are local warehouses...
Mexican President Pushes for Migration Aid Plan with Biden
Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, plans to discuss a migration aid plan with U.S. President Joe Biden. He announced this intention on Monday.
The...
Argentina’s 2023 Inflation Expected at 185%
Analysts now predict that Argentina's inflation for 2023 will reach 185%, up from an earlier forecast of 180.7%.
The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) shared...
Paraguay’s Exports Grow in 2023
By October 2023, Paraguay reported a substantial 23.6% increase in exports compared to the previous year.
The Central Bank of Paraguay provided these details. The...
Ebrard Steps Back from Presidential Bid in Mexico
Marcelo Ebrard, former Foreign Minister of Mexico, has decided not to register as a pre-candidate for the presidency with the Movimiento Ciudadano party.
This decision...
Cuba’s Aging Population Challenge
Cuba has faced a major demographic challenge in the last decade because birth rates have decreased yearly while the elderly population has increased.
The National...
Peru’s Boluarte Faces Record Disapproval Ratings
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has hit a record disapproval rate of 83%, the highest since her tenure began 11 months ago.
This finding comes from...
Economic Focus Dominates Argentine Presidential Debate
In Argentina's decisive presidential debate, leftist candidates Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei confronted each other, especially on economic policies.
Massa aimed to highlight inconsistencies...
Venezuela Aims to Claim 74% of Guyana’s Territory
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's announcement of a referendum to annex 74% of Guyana's land has triggered international alarm.
Guyana's sovereignty is challenged by the aggressive...
Bolivia’s Opposition Said to Challenge Arce’s Presidency
The government has expressed concern about a legislative coalition possibly shortening President Luis Arce's term in Bolivia.
This coalition includes opposition parties and a faction...
Key Issues in the Upcoming Argentine Presidential Debate
Argentina's presidential debate, featuring Javier Milei and Sergio Massa, is scheduled for this Sunday.
It will be held at the University of Buenos Aires' Law...
Argentine Farmers Pin Hopes on Milei for Change
Daniel Calaon embodies the sentiment of numerous Argentine farmers who view Javier Milei as a beacon of hope for the agricultural sector.
Milei promises to...
Chilean Market Forecasts 0.3% Economic Downturn in 2023
Economic specialists in Chile predict a slight decline in the economy for the upcoming year, a forecast recently announced by the Central Bank of...