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Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.

Argentina Sets New Dollar Rate for Exports

Argentine Economic Minister Sergio Massa recently unveiled a new dollar rate aimed at boosting the export of goods and services. The new policy will last...

Milei Closer to Third Place Than Winner in Argentine First Round

In Argentina's elections, with almost all votes counted, Libertarian Javier Milei secured second place with 29.98% of the votes. Meanwhile, Economy Minister Sergio Massa took...

Vote Count Delayed in Venezuela; Machado Takes Lead

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, an unexpected turn of events occurred in Venezuela's primary presidential election. The committee in charge made an announcement that they...

Milei and Massa Lead Tight Argentinian Presidential Race

With 76.12% of the votes counted, Peronist candidate and Economy Minister Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei are headed for a presidential runoff, official...

Mexico Tightens Visa Rules for Transit Travelers

Starting October 22, Mexico will implement new visa rules targeting foreign travelers passing through the country. The government has issued an official statement. It says...

Venezuela’s Primary Election Picks Opposition for 2024

This Sunday, Venezuelans will go to the polls for a crucial reason. They will participate in presidential primary elections. The goal is simple: choose a...

Uruguay Sees Job Growth and Stable Unemployment

Pablo Mieres, Uruguay's Minister of Labor and Social Security, recently spoke about the country's labor market. He said employment is rising while unemployment stays steady....

When Will Argentina Announce Presidential Election Outcome?

This Sunday marks a pivotal moment for Argentina as voters head to the polls to elect their next president. The leading contenders are Javier Milei,...

Javier Milei: Disrupting Argentina’s Economic Norms

Javier Milei, a fresh face in Argentine politics, garners attention with his ideas, which some describe as radical. Unlike former U.S. President Donald Trump and...

Bolivia and Brazil Team Up for Energy Projects

Bolivia's YPFB and Brazil's Petrobras have renewed their partnership with a meeting in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The focus was on hydrocarbon exploration and fertilizer production....

Guyana and Venezuela’s Border Tensions Rise

Yesterday, Guyana's government approached Carlos Amador Pérez Silva, the Venezuelan ambassador. The topic? Rising military activities near the shared border. This area has been a...

Iran’s Rising Shadow in Latin America

Iran's presence in Latin America is growing, a trend closely watched by international security experts. The country is focusing its activities in nations often in...

Bolivia to Limit Foreign Land Ownership

Bolivia's President, Luis Arce, recently signed a bill aiming to limit the amount of land foreign individuals can own. It proposes a cap of 2,000...

Peru’s Prime Minister Under Investigation for Possible Corruption

Peru's National Prosecutor's Office has initiated a preliminary inquiry into Alberto Otárola, the country's Prime Minister. The charge is potential collusion involving misuse of state...

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