The Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) considered that the first economic measures announced by President Donald Trump, such as removing America from the TPP and reviewing the FTA with Mexico and Canada, would benefit Central America. President Trump’s announcements represent a competitive advantage for the region. In the case of the Transpacific Agreement (TPP), the […]
Archives for January 26, 2017
Teleworking, a way to avoid road collapse due to La Platina closure
The Government has promoted teleworking as an alternative to road collapse due to La Platina closure. The government signed a decree to allow civil servants to accept this alternative and avoid further road collapse. However, the Ministry of Labor ignores how many people are working from their homes, as they have not received a report […]
The DEA and the DIJIN worked together to seize 756 kilos of cocaine
The Colombian Criminal Investigation Bureau (known as DIJIN) confirmed the seizure of 756 kilos of cocaine that were transported from the municipality of Tumaco to Costa Rica. The operation, developed at 20 nautical miles from the country, was conducted with the Costa Rican National Coast Guard (SNG) and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). […]
Uber drivers are scared!
An audio in social networks has frightened Uber drivers. The recording denounces alleged threats by taxi drivers who usually work near San Pedro Mall. The audio warns Uber drivers that the association is planning to hurt them, so they recommend not to pick up customers near the taxi stands. The taxi drivers are going to […]
Costa Rica achieved a better rating in the Corruption Perceptions Index
During 2016, Costa Rica achieved a better rating in the Corruption Perceptions Index. It reached 58 points, to be ranked 41st in the world. It is also placed in the third place in Latin America, in both the ranking and in the value of the CPI. This was announced by Costa Rica Integra, which presented […]
Heredia train derailed causing delays in the service
The train derailment was the result of an amount of debris located on the railroad. According to a publication on Twitter, INCOFER indicated that once again, a driver slowed the train down. This time, a truck full of debris caused the derailment. The incident occurred at El Pirro crossing and it caused delays in Heredia […]