What Trudeau’s win could mean for Canada’s Latin America mining empire
Canada has for years grown its mighty mining empire in Latin America while largely ignoring global complaints of rampant violence, kidnapping, extortion and environmental damage at its lucrative gold, copper and coal mines. The harsh conditions have prompted rebukes from the United Nations, among other international organizations, which has slammed Canada for threatening indigenous people and economic development in nations including Guatemala, Peru, Mexico and Argentina.
No import tax, no annual ‘Marchamo’ – Bill offers big incentives for electric, hybrid vehicles
The incentives for the purchase of hybrid and electric vehicles included in the bill are significant, and would likely lead many car buyers to consider such vehicles should the bill be approved.
Hoteliers decry bill that would ban golf courses in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels has issued a statement decrying a bill presented recently by Rep. Suray Carrillo (FA) that would prohibit the existence of golf courses in Costa Rica.
Two men arrested with more than 300 sea turtle eggs in Guanacaste
Coast Guard officials on a night patrol of the Junquillal beach in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, arrested two men Friday night who where in possession of 315 protected sea turtle eggs.
New study suggests global marine food chain could collapse
A new study is warning that the world’s fisheries and ocean ecosystems are threatened even more than previously thought by rising carbon dioxide levels, and the global marine food chain could collapse.
Costa Rica joins ‘Vulnerable 20′ nations in calling for climate action
Twenty countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change announced the formation of a “V20” group Thursday to pool resources and press for tougher action on global warming.
Police seize 285 olive ridley sea turtle eggs from driver near Jaco
Police officers seized 285 olive ridley sea turtle eggs from a driver in Herradura, near Jaco on Thursday.
Costa Rica to implement new restrictions on used motor vehicle imports
New restrictions on the import of used motor vehicles to Costa Rica are on their way soon, according to a Wednesday report.
