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In this Wealth Wednesday episode, we break down the rising tensions between the United States and Iran, including recent statements from President Trump and the potential for military escalation. We walk through a simple timeline of how this conflict developed, what’s happening right now, and why the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important economic choke points in the world.We also explore how global markets, oil prices, and international relationships are being impacted—and what this could mean for Latin America, especially countries tied to energy production and trade.If you want to understand the real-world economic implications behind the headlines, this episode gives you a clear, high-level breakdown of what could happen next.Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why This Conflict Matters01:27 Trump’s Statement & Viral Tweet Breakdown02:23 Timeline: How the U.S. and Iran Got Here04:17 News Clip: Potential U.S. Attack Explained07:29 Strait of Hormuz: Why It’s So Important09:27 Global Reactions & Political Perspectives23:11 Possible Outcomes: What Happens Next28:47 Impact on Oil, Markets & Latin America31:13 Final Thoughts & Audience Questions

In this episode of Wealth Wednesday, we break down the Jones Act and how it directly impacts Puerto Rico’s economy, cost of living, and long-term growth. If you’ve ever wondered why goods are more expensive in Puerto Rico or how U.S. policies affect the island, this episode explains it in simple terms. We also discuss the recent 60-day waiver and why it raises bigger questions about whether the law should exist at all.

We dive into real examples of how the Jones Act increases shipping costs, disrupts supply chains, and limits Puerto Rico’s ability to trade freely with nearby countries. From food prices to energy costs, we explain how this century-old law continues to shape the island’s economy today. We also touch on how policies like Act 60 and U.S. regulations influence Puerto Rico’s financial future.

Finally, we connect the dots between Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Central America, including updates on Cuba’s economic changes and President Nayib Bukele’s growing relationship with the United States. If you’re interested in Puerto Rico news, Latin America economics, and understanding how policy impacts everyday life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

📌 Chapters 

00:00 Introduction: Puerto Rico, Jones Act & Key Topics

04:06 What Is the Jones Act? (Simple Explanation)

05:25 How the Jones Act Impacts Puerto Rico

07:15 Why Puerto Rico Pays More for Goods

10:44 Oil Prices, Shipping Costs & Supply Chain Issues

13:00 Cuba News & Economic Changes

19:54 President Nayib Bukele & U.S. Relationship

24:42 Final Thoughts & Community Discussion

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In this episode of Wealth Wednesday, we break down major developments in Latin America, including the ongoing Cuba energy crisis, shifting global alliances, and how countries in South America are navigating economic and political pressure from the United States.

With the 2030 Agenda approaching its deadline, Latin American leaders are preparing to meet in Chile to discuss economic development, infrastructure, clean energy, and regional partnerships. At the same time, countries are facing difficult decisions around trade, investment, and geopolitical alignment.

We also dive into the worsening situation in Cuba, where fuel shortages, blackouts, and economic instability continue to impact millions. As countries like Mexico, Brazil, and 

Colombia adjust their positions, the region is being forced to reconsider its relationships with the United States and other global powers.

This episode explores:

• The future of Latin America’s economic growth
• The real impact of the Cuba energy crisis
• U.S. influence in the region, including Donald Trump’s role in recent discussions
• Whether Latin American countries should prioritize self-sufficiency or global partnerships

If you’re interested in world news, economics, and Latin America news, this conversation gives you a clear breakdown of what’s happening and why it matters.

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Chapters00:00 Introduction: Latin America, Cuba, and Global Tensions02:00 The 2030 Agenda & Latin America’s Economic Future05:30 United States Influence & Donald Trump’s Regional Strategy09:30 Cuba Energy Crisis: Blackouts, Fuel Shortages, and Economic Collapse14:30 Should Latin America Unite or Choose Sides? Final Thoughts

Join the free Latin Wealth Skool community (link below) for deeper conversations, resources, and weekly breakdowns.https://www.skool.com/latinwealth/aboutIn this Wealth Wednesday episode, we break down major world news and international news involving the United States, Cuba, and Latin America. President Donald Trump recently hosted 12 Latin American leaders in Miami for the Shield of Americas Summit, focusing on regional cooperation, fighting cartel violence, and countering growing Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere.We also discuss major Cuba news as reports suggest the United States may be nearing an economic deal with Cuba that could loosen travel restrictions and allow American companies to invest in sectors like tourism, energy, telecommunications, and banking. If approved, this deal could reshape Cuba’s economy and influence the future of U.S.–Latin America relations.In this episode we cover:- The purpose of the Shield of Americas Summit- Donald Trump’s strategy in Latin America- The growing economic competition between the United States and China- Why the Panama Canal and regional infrastructure matter geopolitically- What a potential U.S.–Cuba economic deal could mean for Cuba’s futureWith Latin America becoming a key geopolitical battleground between major global powers, these developments could shape the region’s economic future for years to come.Let us know in the comments:Should Latin American countries align more with the United States or China?Subscribe to Latin Wealth for weekly discussions on economics, world news, international politics, and global business.Chapters00:00 World News Update: United States shifts focus to Latin America and Cuba news01:27 Shield of Americas Summit: Donald Trump meets 12 Latin American leaders02:50 Global Economics: United States vs China influence in Latin America06:14 Cuba News: Potential United States economic deal and what it means09:13 Future of Cuba’s Economy: Investment, tourism, and geopolitical impactFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinwealthListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69AfcWl5P3M9bl19RURIcd?si=133793e170d34e16Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latin-wealth/id1579419570Email us at: [email protected]#cuba

Join the free Latin Wealth Skool community (link below) for deeper conversations, resources, and weekly breakdowns.https://www.skool.com/latinwealth/aboutWant to learn the stock market for beginners without getting overwhelmed? In this Wealth Wednesday episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, Chris and Jeremiah break down investing for beginners with practical, simple steps you can actually follow.We start with a key reality: far fewer Latino families own stocks compared to other groups — and this episode is designed to help close that gap through real financial education. We cover the biggest myths that stop people from investing, including “you need a lot of money,” “you must buy full shares,” and “you have to pick the perfect stock.”You’ll learn how to invest in stocks using fractional shares, why consistency matters more than being “rich,” and how to avoid emotional decisions that lead to panic selling. Jeremiah also explains simple investing strategies like short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning, plus how index funds and ETFs can help you diversify without having to constantly watch the market.We also talk budgeting and how to make money decisions that support your investing goals, including why you should still start investing even while building an emergency fund. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time,” this is your sign to start with what you have and build over time.Topics covered in this episode:- Stock market for beginners and how it works- Investing for beginners: where to start- How to invest in stocks with small amounts- Index funds and ETFs for simple diversification- Dollar-cost averaging for long-term investing- Budgeting basics to support investingJoin the Latin Wealth community for more weekly financial education and investing conversations.Chapters00:00 Stock market for beginners: Wealth Wednesday kickoff + what you’ll learn04:10 Investing for beginners: the biggest myths keeping people from investing07:35 How to invest in stocks with fractional shares (start with small amounts)11:20 Financial education: short-term vs mid-term vs long-term investing plan15:05 Budgeting basics to support investing (cash flow + emergency fund)19:10 Investing platforms for beginners (brokerage apps + what to look for)24:40 How to make money mindset: compounding, consistency, and staying invested29:50 How to invest in stocks the simple way: ETFs/index funds + diversification

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Puerto Rico just lost a major film opportunity — and the consequences could ripple far beyond entertainment. In this Wealth Wednesday episode, Chris and Jeremiah break down why a Puerto Rico-centered film featuring Bad Bunny is reportedly moving production to the Dominican Republic, what that means for jobs, local spending, and long-term tourism, and why politics and permitting can quietly decide who wins economically.

Then we zoom out to the bigger geopolitical picture: China’s strategy in Latin America. While headlines claim China is being “pushed out,” we discuss why it may actually be recalibrating — shifting from visibility to leverage through infrastructure, ports, telecom, trade relationships, and currency swaps. We cover Panama’s Belt and Road exit, Chile and Argentina project changes, and why countries may be playing both sides while the U.S. pressures the region.

If you care about Puerto Rico’s future, Latin America’s economic direction, and the real power moves shaping trade and influence, this episode connects the dots.

Chapters

00:00 Wealth Wednesday intro: Puerto Rico film + China in Latin America

00:56 Puerto Rico blocks Puerto Rico-based film: what happened

01:48 Economic impact: jobs, local spending, tourism boost from film production

03:14 “Who didn’t get paid?” Politics, permits, and how decisions get made

06:25 Should politics override economic opportunity for Puerto Rico

09:46 Leadership, compromise, and who really suffers when deals collapse

14:37 China in Latin America: “not retreating, recalibrating” explained

16:04 China’s strategy: infrastructure, ports, telecom, currency swaps, trade

24:05 Outro + Latin Wealth Skool community invite

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In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we sit down with returning guest Sahirenys Pierce (IG: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle), founder of Poised Finance & Lifestyle and creator of the High Five Banking Method—a simple money system designed to help you build structure, reduce stress, and grow real financial confidence. 

Sahirenys breaks down why financial literacy isn’t just about making more money—it’s about having a system that keeps your finances organized even when life gets hard. She shares how her parents, immigrants from the Dominican Republic, worked to build the American dream, only to lose everything during the 2008 recession—and how that experience shaped her mission to teach financial education that actually works in real life.

We get practical in this conversation: how to make your finances “boring,” how to separate bill money from lifestyle spending, how to build a real emergency fund based on your situation, and how to stop living paycheck-to-paycheck by using strategies like the Two-Week Gap and Cut / Keep / Reduce planning.

If you want a clear system for managing your wealth, improving your relationship with money, and strengthening your financial foundation for your family, this episode is for you.

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Topics covered:

- The High Five Banking Method: 2 checking + 3 savings accounts

- Building an emergency fund based on risk and responsibility

- The Two-Week Gap strategy (stop chasing your next paycheck)

- Cut / Keep / Reduce planning for hard economic seasons

- Mindset shifts: escaping fear-based money decisions

- Teaching kids financial literacy through household systems

Chapters

00:00 Financial literacy mindset: “Let your finances be boring” and why structure builds wealth

04:10 Sahirenys’ story: Dominican immigrant roots, the 2008 recession, and lessons about money

09:55 High Five Banking Method explained: 2 checking + 3 savings for real financial education

14:10 Emergency fund strategy: how much to save to protect your wealth and reduce money stress

18:40 Stop living paycheck to paycheck: the Two-Week Gap cash flow method for money stability

24:45 Cut / Keep / Reduce: budgeting decisions that strengthen financial literacy during tough times

31:50 Practical next steps: set up your accounts, simplify your money system, and grow wealth

👉🏽 Join our FREE Latin Wealth Skool community: https://www.skool.com/latinwealth/about?ref=078b4fcec6ac41e6ad8b1024c5e45f60 👈🏽Welcome back to another Wealth Wednesday, Live Wealth Family! Today, we're diving deep into the escalating crisis in Cuba, discussing how fuel shortages are severely impacting essential services like garbage collection. This situation highlights critical geopolitics and the broader implications for latin America in the latest news.00:00 Intro: Cuba crisis “just got real”00:35 Why this is a new phase of the Cuba fuel shortage01:20 Fuel = electricity, water systems, food transportation (island supply chain)03:40 Tourism and flights: aviation fuel shortage hits cash flow05:10 Why tourism is an economic lifeline for Caribbean nations06:45 Why Trump and Marco Rubio care about Cuba (strategy + politics)08:05 Cuba’s size and Caribbean positioning (why it matters geopolitically)10:45 Public health warning: trash pickup slows, mosquito-borne disease risk12:10 What U.S. pressure on oil shipments means for Cuba’s next move18:40 Does Cuba have a choice? What a “deal” could look like

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In this Wealth Wednesday episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down two stories shaping culture and business across the Latino world. First, we react to the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show and why it became a major Puerto Rico moment on the biggest stage in American sports. With a record-setting audience and a performance centered on reggaeton and Latin music, we discuss what the show meant for Puerto Rican culture, what the NFL gained from the decision, and why the reaction online revealed deeper tensions around identity, language, and representation.

Next, we shift to China’s green tech push in Latin America and why it matters for the future of investment. We explore how China is expanding its influence through renewable energy, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and large-scale manufacturing—especially in markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. We connect the numbers to strategy, how global competition is shaping Latin America’s economy, and what that could mean for long-term opportunity and risk.

This episode ties together culture, media, and power—showing how a Super Bowl performance can reflect the same themes we see in global investment and geopolitics: influence, strategy, perception, and who controls the narrative. If you follow Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, reggaeton, Latin music, and the business side of global expansion in Latin America, this conversation will give you a deeper lens.

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00:00 Intro: Two Big Stories (Bad Bunny + China in Latin America)

00:35  Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show: Why It Was a Historic Moment

01:20 Puerto Rico and Representation: What the Performance Symbolized

02:20 Reggaeton and Latin Music on the World’s Biggest Stage

03:20 NFL Business Strategy: Why This Was a Smart Move for Viewership

04:45 The Online Reaction: What People Loved, Hated, and Misunderstood

06:30 Bigger Conversation: Identity, Language, and U.S. Cultural Tension

08:45 Transition: From Culture to Global Power and Influence

09:20 China’s Green Tech Push in Latin America: What’s Driving It

10:25 Investments Explained: Solar, EVs, Batteries, and Supply Chains

14:00 What It Could Mean for Latin America: Opportunity, Risk, and Control

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In this Wealth Wednesday episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down two major geopolitical developments shaping the Caribbean and Latin America: Mexico’s decision to send humanitarian aid to Cuba amid an escalating energy crisis, and the growing power struggle over the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most critical maritime supply chain routes.

First, we analyze why Mexico is stepping in to support Cuba as oil shipments from Venezuela have halted and U.S. pressure increases. With Cuba facing severe fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and an economic crisis, this situation raises urgent questions about human rights, energy security, and diplomatic leverage in the Caribbean. We examine how oil flows, sanctions, and international pressure are reshaping regional alliances.

Next, we turn to the Panama Canal, where canceled port concessions and mounting U.S.–China tensions are redefining control over global maritime trade. As the United States pushes back against Chinese influence in strategic infrastructure, Panama finds itself at the center of a global chess match that impacts supply chains, trade routes, and economic stability worldwide.

This episode connects energy, geopolitics, maritime trade, and human impact — offering critical context on how Latin America is being reshaped by global power struggles.

Chapters

00:00 – Latin America’s New Geopolitical Flashpoints

03:45 – Why Mexico Is Sending Aid to CubaOil shortages

07:30 – Cuba’s Energy Crisis and Human Rights ImpactBlackouts, fuel rationing, and economic instability.

11:20 – The Panama Canal and Global Supply Chains

14:50 – U.S. vs China: The Battle for Strategic InfrastructurePorts, influence, and geopolitical leverage.

18:30 – What This Means for the Caribbean’s FutureEnergy security, sovereignty, and global trade risks.