Those huge government pensions? There’s a law against that, but no one noticed
Email this page July 3rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A study by the Ministry of Finance revealed last month significant discrepancies in the pensions awarded to former public employees, most importantly the…
New Panamanian president takes office, sets out goals
Juan Carlos Varela took office on July 1 as Panama’s president, pledging to finish a troublesome canal expansion, stamp out corruption and get more people out of poverty.…
Experts divided on socio-economic benefits of World Cup
The Brazilian government says it has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure, security and social enhancements as part of the preparations for the World Cup. While the government says these…
Lawmakers approve $1 billion geothermal project in Guanacaste
Email this page July 2nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Members of the Legislative Assembly unanimously approved in first debate yesterday a series of loan agreements toward the development of geothermal energy in…
In Panama, John Kerry discusses immigration crisis; has brief meeting with Solís
Email this page July 2nd, 2014 (VOA) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is calling on Central American nations to address a growing immigration crisis that has seen thousands of unaccompanied…
Lawmaker seeks to increase income tax on any business not certified “carbon neutral”
Email this page June 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez has introduced a bill that would increase income tax on any business that is not certified as “carbon neutral” by…
Former U.S. President, Bill Clinton to visit Costa Rica on July 1st
Email this page June 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Former U.S. President, Bill Clinton will be in Costa Rica on July 1st for the official opening of the new Health Sciences building…
Same-sex marriage now possible at British Embassy in Costa Rica
Email this page June 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Peter Fraser and Gardon Stevenson on Friday became the first same-sex couple to marry in Australia, a country that does not permit gay…
