Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez is a journalist working for the Rio Times, covering local news from Brazil, South American news stories and international breaking news.

Argentina Implements Merit-Based Hiring, Ending Nepotism

The Argentine government is paving the way for a new era of fairness and efficiency in public service by putting…

2 months ago

Peru’s Mining Production increases by 3% in 2024

Peru's mining industry has shown remarkable progress in 2024, with a 3% increase in production from January to August. This…

2 months ago

Peru’s mining production up 3% in 2024

Peru’s mining industry made significant strides in 2024, with a 3% production increase from January to August and an impressive…

2 months ago

Opposition Leader in Venezuela Dies in State Custody

The Venezuelan political landscape was shaken on Friday with the announcement of the death of Edwin Santos, a 36-year-old local…

2 months ago

Tax Collection Challenges in Colombia: Examining Economic Impact

Colombia’s tax agency, DIAN, faced challenges in September as they collected 28.2 trillion pesos (US$5.64 billion), which was 900 billion…

2 months ago

Milei’s Admin Starts Privatizing Belgrano Cargas

Argentina is on the brink of a major economic transformation as President Javier Milei's administration announces the privatization of Belgrano…

2 months ago

Peru Tightens Controls on Venezuelan Migrants Amid Crime Surge

Peru has taken steps to regulate Venezuelan migrant activities to combat rising crime rates. President Dina Boluarte implemented policies requiring…

2 months ago

Argentina gets $2B in World Bank loans

Argentina has successfully secured a $2 billion loan agreement with the World Bank, a significant milestone in its pursuit of…

2 months ago

IMF Sticks to Argentina’s Economic Outlook, Lauds Milei’s Reforms

The International Monetary Fund maintains its forecast for Argentina's economic downturn but praises the nation's financial reforms. Despite a 3.5%…

2 months ago

Mexico’s Ag Transition: Return to 1980s Food Policies

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has announced an ambitious agricultural plan to revolutionize the country's food landscape by reinstating government-operated…

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