Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Chilean economist and journalist. He lives in South Florida and specializes in reporting on Latin America.
Panama Canal Fee Cut in Response to Drought Year
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) plans to lower the Freshwater Charge (FWC) starting October 1.
The move aims to conserve water and manage shipping drafts....
Paraguay Pursues EU Deals Through Brazil
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña praised the strong ties with Brazil in a recent press conference.
This followed a meeting with Brazil's President Luís Inácio Lula...
Mexico Bolsters Security for Key Election Candidates
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has announced increased security for upcoming election candidates Xóchitl Gálvez and Claudia Sheinbaum.
He disclosed this plan at a...
Panama Struggles to Manage Surge in Migration
Panama faces a daily influx of migrants arriving from Colombia through the perilous Darien Jungle.
In Bajo Chiquito, an indigenous village, authorities register them. Long...
The Battle for Better Pay in Mexico
Economist Arturo Huerta highlights the need for economic growth to improve wages in Mexico.
President López Obrador frequently addresses this in his morning talks. Despite...
Cuban Embassy in D.C. Hit with Molotovs
Late Sunday, an individual hurled two Molotov cocktails at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, confirmed the attack on...
Evo Morales Plans 2025 Bolivia Presidential Run
Former leader Evo Morales announced his intention to run in Bolivia's 2025 presidential election.
The news comes amid a split within the ruling Movement for...
Chile’s Luksic Family’s Shipping Gamble Yields Billions
Chile's Luksic family, one of South America's richest, saw their fortune jump to $25 billion. Their key move? Investing in global shipping.
In 2011, they...
Venezuela Flags US Base Plans in Disputed Zone to UN
Venezuela has informed the UN about the U.S.'s plans to set up a military base in disputed territory with Guyana.
Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke...
Costa Rica’s Unprecedented Homicide Surge
Costa Rica's official data shows 656 homicides this year, marking a new high. Authorities expect this number to exceed 900 by the end of...
Peru Police Chief Urges Emergency Action Over Shortages
Peru's top cop, General Jorge Angulo, states the police force faces a critical lack of resources.
He blames the deficit on frequent government changes and...
Maduro Slams ExxonMobil’s Esequibo Influence
ExxonMobil is partaking in oil extraction in the disputed Esequibo area. Brian Nichols, U.S. Undersecretary, supported Guyana's right to develop this region.
This support refers...
Bolivia and U.S. at Odds Over Drug Policy
In September, President Joe Biden labeled Bolivia as a major drug producer for 2024. This marks the 16th year the U.S. has done this.
Bolivia's...
FARC Faction Halts Attacks in Colombia, Eyes Peace Talks
On Friday, a FARC splinter group, known as the Central General Staff (CGS), announced a ceasefire.
They issued a statement soon after a car bombing...