Russia may set up a military base in Nicaragua, and Costa Rica isn’t happy
Email this page February 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Russia has its eyes on expanding its military presence by establishing military bases in Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba according to a statement by…
More than 15% of Costa Ricans were victims of robbery in 2012
Email this page February 27th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Central American Institute for Fiscal Studies (ICEFI) has released a study on robbery in Central America, and Costa Rica ranked third, behind…
Even caged, Mexican kingpin El Chapo can bite
MEXICO CITY — With cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman back behind bars, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto must decide what to do with his prize, as communities and gunmen…
Venezuelans divided on who to blame for the country’s woes
Email this page By Brian Padden February 26th, 2014 (VOA) Continuing anti-government protests in Venezuela are posing the greatest threat to the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro since the…
Panama protects tourists with new aeronaval base
Email this page By María Gabriela Córdova / ISH February 18th, 2014 (ISH) Providing security to increase tourism in Panama is one of the government’s main goals, which is why officials…
Venezuela expels US officials amid protests and demonstrations
Email this page February 17th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The president of Venezuela has ordered the expulsion of three unnamed U.S. embassy officials in a retaliatory move after Washington came to the defense…
Venezuela urges ‘anti-fascism’ rally after 3 killed in growing anti-gov protests
Email this page CARACAS, February 13, 2014 (AFP) – Venezuela’s government Thursday called for its supporters to rally against what it called fascism, a day after three people died and…
Money laundering by organized crime affects regional economy
Email this page By Sergio Ramos / ISH February 13th, 2014 (ISH) Money launderers offer goods and services at prices lower than those provided by legal businesses, affecting the latter’s…
