Martinez struck 10 minutes after the break, converting a perfect cross from Lionel Messi with a half-volley into the top-right corner.
The goal, his 32nd for Argentina, saw him equal Diego Maradona in fifth place on the nation's all-time scoring list.
"I'm happy because my whole family came, and I always want to give my best. This year has been very positive, and luckily we finished it with a victory," Martinez said in an interview with local TV.
"It has been a spectacular year in terms of performance, goals, and games played. We need to keep playing and improving day by day," Martinez said.
"Everyone wants to beat us. Argentina's national team is always in the spotlight. There are areas to improve, but we must continue on this path."
The World Cup champions are at the top of the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points, five ahead of second-placed Uruguay, who play Brazil later in the day. Peru sit at the bottom of the 10-team table with seven points after 12 games.
The top six teams will automatically qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
"We are Copa America champions, we are first in the qualifiers. We have to be proud," Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stated.
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