Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Mexican government rejects anti-immigrant law in Florida
The Mexican government has rejected SB 1718, a new law that targets undocumented immigrants and those who aid them, which recently came into effect...
Inflation in El Salvador falls to 4.4% in May, according to central bank data
The year-on-year inflation rate in El Salvador moderated to 4.4% in May, marking the lowest index since August 2021, according to figures from the...
Ecuador’s economy grows by 0.7% yoy in Q1 2023
According to the Central Bank of Ecuador, Ecuador's economy experienced a 0.7% growth in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period...
Venezuela confirms the political expulsion of María Corina Machado, the opposition’s top candidate
The Venezuelan Comptroller General's Office has confirmed that María Corina Machado has been disqualified from holding any public office for 15 years, starting from...
Crop losses in Chile could take 3 to 4 years to recover
Chile is grappling with an agricultural crisis following severe floods in the central and southern regions of the country.
The devastating floods caused extensive damage...
Dominican Republic expresses concern over Haitian immigration and calls for international support
The Dominican government has expressed its concern over the "unsustainable" flow of Haitian nationals into the country.
In response to a UN expert's call for...
Commission of the Chilean government tries to solve the conflict with the Mapuche people
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced the establishment of the Presidential Commission for Peace and Understanding, aimed at resolving the long-standing dispute between the...
Argentine presidential candidates and leaders sign commitment to combat disinformation
Presidential pre-candidates and political leaders in Argentina have signed a commitment to combat disinformation in social networks and digital media ahead of the upcoming...
Unesco identifies 22 damaged monolithic human figurines on Easter Island after fire in 2022
In its office in Santiago de Chile, Unesco reported that a forest fire in October 2022 severely damaged 22 moais (monolithic human figures) on...
Bolivia to produce 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate through agreements with Chinese and Russian companies
Bolivia's Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Franklin Molina, announced on Thursday that signing two agreements with a Chinese and a Russian company will pave...
Paraguayan president approves a 5.1% adjustment of minimum wages
President Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay has signed Decree No. 9.584/23, establishing an adjustment to the current minimum wage.
The new minimum wage will be...
Bolivian president reinstates minister and denounces obstacles to government
Despite his previous censure by the Legislative Assembly, Bolivian President Luis Arce has reinstated Eduardo del Castillo as Minister of Government.
President Arce denounced efforts...
Venezuela clarifies that U.S. aviation sanctions remain in place
The Venezuelan government has refuted reports by international media that the United States has lifted unilateral sanctions on Venezuela's aeronautical sector.
Venezuela's Vice Minister of...
Panamanian prosecutors seek up to 12 years in prison for Mossack Fonseca founders
Panama's public prosecutor's office has requested a maximum of 12 years in prison for the founders of law firm Mossack Fonseca, the central figures...