Costa Rica exports of medical devices up 35% from a year ago
Exports of medical devices and precision equipment from Costa Rica increased 35% in the first four months of year compared to the same period in 2014, according to data…
Scotiabank considering bid for Citigroup Costa Rica, Panama: report
Scotiabank is considering a bid to purchase Citigroup, Inc.’s consumer-banking units in Costa Rica and Panama, Bloomberg reported on Friday.…
China’s premier is visiting Latin America. This is some of what he’s after
It seems like China couldn't be more at home on Washington’s doorstep.The Asian giant’s growing clout in Latin America has been in the spotlight again this week with Prime Minister…
Spirit Airlines launches four weekly flights between Houston and Costa Rica
Spirit Airlines will begin offering four weekly flights between Houston, Texas and Costa Rica beginning next Thursday, May 28th, the company’s press office reports.…
EU ban on Costa Rican ornamental plants jeopardizes 700 jobs
The European Union has banned the import of certain ornamental plants from Costa Rica due to fears over a bacterium known as Xylella fastidiosa which has been blighting olive trees…
Lawmaker wants answers after Costa Rica inexplicably bans import of pork from Chile
Rep. Otto Guevara (ML) is seeking an explanation after Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA), part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) banned the import of pork…
Costa Rica regulator may soon let telecoms have free reign on pricing, quality
Costa Rica telecoms regulator SUTEL could remove regulations that set the maximum price per minute for cellular and landline phone service, mobile Internet service, and define quality standards in the…
Railway megaproject will test China-Latin America ties
A major South American infrastructure deal is in the works as China’s prime minister tours the region this week. Beijing is hoping to back and build an ambitious interoceanic railway…
