Costa Rican government has the funds to avoid nightmares like the one experienced by many citizens on June, 2nd, when they were trapped in an endless traffic jam in the road to Cartago. However, the authorities lack the ability to use said funds with the urgency the backlog in roadwork demands. A year and half […]

Although Costa Ricans have opted for greater foreign-currency loans, there are several factors behind an increase in dollar rates that could affect their credit share. 1. The public’s preference for dollars: By 2016, the dollar credit to the private sector increased again, whereas the trend for colones has been downward. 2. Banks’ regulatory limits: Pedro […]

Fabricio Retana is 9 years old. As any other nine-year-old, he loves video-games and playing with friends, but stands out among his peers for his environmental sensitivity. A month ago he decided to create a Facebook page to promote recycling of plastic bottles. His site is called Green Footprint CR and aims to raise awareness […]

With only 14 years old, Maria Jose Calderón managed to make Costa Rica proud by winning the Chicago Open Taekwondo Championship. Calderón won four bouts in the category -46 kg and took the gold medal home. As a mother, you always worry because she doesn’t know who she will be facing. But when she triumphs, […]

President Luis Guillermo Solís reported on national television that the government will open two new centers for the care of immigrants. The stalls will be set up in La Cruz, Guanacaste and Los Chiles, Alajuela. The first center for humanitarian aid for immigrants, located in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas, takes care of women and children, […]

On June, 5th, there will be a business meeting with more than 30 embassies, commercial offices and bilateral chambers, in order to establish direct contact between representatives of different countries and Costa Rican businessmen. The event, called “Business Link”, is organized by the Chamber of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica and Representatives of Foreign Companies […]