Costa Rican consumer confidence erodes for second straight quarter
Email this page November 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) continues its downward trend, according to data released by the Research Institute of Economic Sciences (ICSI) of the…
Despite December start date, critical details of Nicaragua Canal remain a mystery
After months of closed-door meetings, uncertainties and an escalating chorus of protests, Latin America’s largest-ever infrastructure project seems to be barreling forward. Nicaragua is set on breaking ground for its…
Regulator rejects increase in vehicle inspection fees
Email this page November 26th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Public services regulator, ARESEP has rejected a request by Riteve (RTV) to more than triple its fee for annual mandatory vehicle inspections. …
Nature Air to begin direct flights between San Jose and Limon
Email this page November 24th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rican air carrier Nature Air has announced the launch of a new direct daily route connecting San Jose and Limon in just…
Construction of Nicaragua Canal to begin on December 22nd, officials say
Email this page November 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The construction of a $50 billion USD interoceanic canal through Nicaragua which would dwarf the Panama Canal is set to begin on December…
Interest payments on government debt grew 177% in October
Email this page November 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Interest payments on the government’s foreign and domestic debts grew 177% in October versus the same month last year, according to information released…
Hotel Europa agrees to pay former employees, blames Costa Rica business climate for closure
Email this page November 20th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Hotel Europa will pay the outstanding payrolls today of 300 former employees left jobless after the sudden closure of the hotel on…
Hotel Europa closes its doors after more than 100 years
Email this page November 19th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) San Jose’s Hotel Europa, owned by accused high-yield investment fraudster, Luis Milanes closed its doors yesterday, leaving some 300 employees suddenly out of…
