According to the New York Times, President Donald Trump is preparing decrees to radically reduce UN funding and to remove the United States from multilateral treaties. If confirmed, the decision would affect many UN agencies that depend on billions of dollars in US funding for tasks such as aid to refugees or peacekeeping. The president is […]
Trump: “the wall is not built to stop the illegal migration of millions of Mexicans”
New president of the United States Donald Trump surprised everyone when he changed his speech on the reason to build a wall between America and Mexico, saying that it is not to stop the illegal migration of millions of Mexicans, but to prevent Central Americans from entering the northern power. This contradicts what he has […]
AMCHAM Guatemala considers that Donald Trump’s first economic measures will benefit Central America
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 […]
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 […]