Juan Martinez

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Paraguay’s Central Bank (BCP) project a 3.8–4.0% GDP growth for the country in 2025, defying regional slowdowns and positioning it behind only Argentina’s 5.5% rebound in South America. This upward revision, announced in April 2025, reflects stronger-than-expected activity in services, construction, and livestock sectors, offsetting agricultural setbacks from drought.

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Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano, under close watch by national scientific agencies, has erupted repeatedly since late March 2025. Authorities closed Poás Volcano National Park on March 26 after intensified seismic activity and ash emissions. The park, which usually draws over 200,000 visitors each year, remains shut with no reopening date. Local businesses, many of which rely almost entirely on tourism, now face severe financial hardship.

2 days ago | riotimesonline.com | Juan Martinez |Juan Martínez

Colombia’s digital nomad market has expanded rapidly since the government introduced a dedicated visa in 2022, according to official figures and sector reports. This visa allows remote workers to stay for up to two years if they earn at least $900 per month from foreign sources. The policy aims to attract foreign professionals who bring in hard currency and stimulate local economies without taking local jobs. Medellín, Bogotá, and Santa Marta have emerged as the top destinations for digital nomads.

2 days ago | riotimesonline.com | Juan Martinez |Juan Martínez

Bolivia will hold its general election on August 17, 2025, as confirmed by official government sources. The country faces this vote in the shadow of profound political and economic instability. President Luis Arce and former president Evo Morales, once allies, now lead rival factions of the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS). Their power struggle has split the party and heightened tensions across the nation.

2 days ago | riotimesonline.com | Juan Martinez |Juan Martínez

On March 15, 2025, the United States deported 238 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, where authorities immediately imprisoned them in the high-security CECOT facility. President Nayib Bukele claims that all detainees have links to the Tren de Aragua gang. However, leaked records reveal that most of them have no criminal convictions or charges. Many, including a makeup artist and a food delivery worker, lack any documented ties to organized crime.