President Solis touts Costa Rica’s economy, lack of corruption in CNN interview
Costa Rican president, Luis Guillermo Solis touted Costa Rica’s economic growth and the absence of corruption scandals during his first year as president during an interview with CNN en Español…
In latest blow, US’s largest bank, JP Morgan urges pullback on Costa Rica bonds
In the latest blow to Costa Rica’s standing on international financial markets, the United States’ largest bank by assets, JP Morgan Chase is advising its investors to reduce their…
Supply of avocados beginning to dwindle after Costa Rica imposes import ban
Costa Rica’s supply of avocados is beginning to dwindle after the country banned the import of the fruit from eight countries earlier this month, and severe shortages are expected to…
Bill would permit tax authorities to seize properties, bank accounts without court order
Tax authorities would be able to seize property and bank accounts of delinquent taxpayers without a court order as part of a bill aimed at fighting tax evasion making its…
Costa Rica consumer confidence near lowest level since 2009
Pessimism amongst consumers has continued to increase for the last nine months, with consumer confidence reaching a near-record low in April, according to the Spanish-language financial newspaper, El Financiero (EF).…
President Solis won’t support tourism “bailout” bill as written
Costa Rican President, Luis Guillermo Solis expressed his opposition to the current text of a bill aimed at providing a $15 million “bailout” of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
Southwest Airlines to offer new route between Houston and Costa Rica
Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday it would launch a new route between Houston, Texas and Liberia, Costa Rica.Service will begin November 1st, the company said. In addition to…
President Solis to begin ten-day mission to the U.S. on Wednesday hoping to attract investment
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis will leave for the United States Wednesday morning, embarking on a multi-city tour in hopes of attracting new investment in the country, the…
