Planned Nicaragua Canal could change global trade
Email this page Jim Randle / VOA A Hong Kong-based company is working out the route for a canal across Nicaragua that would rival the Panama Canal, bolster world trade,…
Thousands expected to march against Daniel Ortega in Guanacaste today
Email this page August 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The organizers of today’s march against Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega said they expect more than 3,000 people to participate, including President Laura Chinchilla.…
Costa Rica–Nicaragua tensions escalate after Ortega threatens to claim Guanacaste, begins oil exploration
Email this page August 19th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Tensions between Costa Rica and Nicaragua continue after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s threat last Tuesday to make a claim to the Costa Rican…
Organized crime costs Central America billions
Email this page By Sergio Ramos / ISH Organized crime-related violence cost Central America US$6.506 billion, representing a 7.7% decrease to Central America’s US$263.39 billion gross domestic product (GDP), according to…
Colombian President says he will not allow Nicaraguan oil exploration in disputed waters
Email this page August 5th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, reiterated Thursday that Nicaragua will not be allowed to provide blocks for oil exploration in the…
Nicaragua insists that oil concessions in its territory, Colombia and Costa Rica disagree
Email this page August 5th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, said oil exploration concessions granted by his country are in the maritime areas that apply to Nicaragua…
Nicaragua: Sex workers open office to defend rights
Email this page (AFP) – Nicaraguan sex workers have for the first time set up an office to assist in protection from abuse, violence and discrimination. The goal of opening…
Chinchilla: Nicaragua is “practically selling their country,” demands respect for Costa Rican sovereignty
Email this page July 24th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, demanded yesterday that Nicaragua respect Costa Rica’s sovereignty in its bid to open concessions for offshore…
