Public unions go on ‘indefinite’ strike Monday; fuel shortages possible
Despite last ditch negotiations by the Solis administration late last week, the union bloc of public sector workers known as Patria Justa launched an ‘indefinite’ strike Monday morning, which union…
Television comedian elected president of Guatemala
A former TV comedian with no previous government experience has won Guatemala’s presidential election.…
Costa Rica, Kazakhstan discuss renewable energy, visa-free travel
Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov said during a meeting Thursday with his Costa Rican counterpart, Manuel Gonzalez Sanz, that "Kazakhstan is interested in Costa Rica's experiences with renewable energy."…
Financial Affairs Commission approves 2016 budget with $400 million in additional spending
With nine votes in favor and one against, the Financial Affairs Commission of Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly approved on Tuesday the 2016 National Budget.…
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…
Corruption-plagued Guatemala seeks new president to clean up its act
Guatemala is immersed in the worst political crisis in its recent history, and it is set to elect Sunday a new president that can start a new chapter. According to…
More groups join in Friday’s massive general strike and protests
Several additional groups have announced that they intend to take part in Friday’s massive general strike and demonstrations involving a plethora of public sector workers unions.…
Costa Rica lawmakers visit Denver to get a “taste” of legalized Cannabis
A group of five Costa Rican lawmakers visited Denver, Colorado recently to see what the legal cannabis industry looks like first-hand.…
