Okay, let’s tackle this. So Rene has 44 years of experience, which is a long time. Typically, professionals with such extensive experience can charge higher rates. However, the industry and location are not specified. In Chile, the Coquimbo Region is a relatively smaller region. Considering his skills and experience, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $75, which is a relatively low rate compared to other professionals in similar industries. Maybe he could charge more if he had experience in a specific field like mining or a related industry. However, without more information, I'm sticking with $75.