Are you looking to upgrade to a high-end smartphone, score a new video game console, or even purchase a vehicle without paying retail prices? This June, the National Customs Service is hosting a series of highly anticipated electronic auctions,...
Costa Rica's Free Trade Zone sector and top business chambers have issued an urgent call to the Legislative Assembly to accelerate the debate and approval of structural reforms in the energy market.
For this sector—one of the most dynamic engines...
CARTAGO, COSTA RICA – With the goal of strengthening the productive capacity of female entrepreneurs in rural areas of Cartago, the Rural Development Institute (Inder) has officially delivered industrial textile equipment to nine local beneficiaries. The project represents a...
With a firm objective to conquer North American retail shelves and consolidate its positioning in the region, Costa Rica is participating with a prominent commercial delegation at Expo ANTAD 2026, held from May 19 to 21 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The...
As of mid-May 2026, a sense of uncertainty has taken hold of the Costa Rican financial market. After months of the colón reaching historic highs—with the exchange rate dipping as low as ₡442 in April—the tide appears to be...
El Salvador launches a nationwide regenerative agriculture program to restore soil health and boost export competitiveness, aiming to reduce dependence on food imports by 2026.
The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2026 begins in Punta Cana with 8,000 business meetings, highlighting tourism's role in providing 800,000 jobs and its $3 billion impact on the local economy
The persistent appreciation of the Costa Rican colón throughout 2026 has sent ripples through the national economy. While a "strong" currency might sound positive, for the nation’s vital export and tourism sectors, it presents a significant threat to profitability....
Costa Rica’s emerging medical cannabis industry is already making waves on the global stage. Following its first shipment of medical-grade cannabis to Europe, producers are reportedly receiving offers that could secure their entire annual production — a strong signal...
