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COVID-19 Questions the Benefits of a Globalized Economy
Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the concept of a global economy began to take hold, driven mainly by the United States. Markets were opened and brands expanded throughout the world, which increased consumption and exports
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The Central American Bank for Economic Integration Approves $ 300 Million to Costa Rica to Mitigate the Effects Caused by the Pandemic
In order to support the Republic of Costa Rica in mitigating the economic effects caused by COVID-19, strengthen its fiscal sustainability, maintain low-carbon its development plan and strengthen its macroeconomic stability, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI...
Government Seeks to Cut Spending on Building Rentals and Software Licenses
The Executive Branch is working on an initiative that would imply the cut in administrative items for the rental of buildings and software licenses by the State, at least for the remainder of 2020
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Intel Volunteers Teach Free Online Courses to Youth in Costa Rica
In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic that has affected all areas of human development; a group of volunteers from the Intel Costa Rica Innovation Center gave free virtual workshops to 10th and 11th-grade students of academic and technical...
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Jobs for U.S. Nationals in Peru and Latin America
Home to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, and with the Amazon Rainforest contrasting with cosmopolitan Lima, it's no wonder that Peru features on many travelers' bucket lists. The country also provides the perfect gateway to explore other countries in...
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What are the Alternatives for the Cultivation and Processing of Cannabis/Hemp in Costa Rica?
In recent days, the TCRN team had a conversation with the Deputy of Costa Rican Legislative Assembly, Zoila Volio, regarding her interest in promoting the initiative of Law 21,388. It is worth noting that Deputy Volio belongs to the...
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Does Not Give Up in the Face of the Pandemic and seeks to Adapt
The tourism sector in Costa Rica seeks innovative actions such as virtual fairs and alternative promotions to adapt to the "new reality" that will prevail in the near future due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, which will force entrepreneurs to...
Fisheries and Aquaculture Represent More than 20% of GDP for the Central American Integration System Member Countries
The “blue” economy is based on the generation of value in coastal areas from the use of marine resources, through criteria of social, economic and environmental sustainability
Group of Investors Relaunches Marina in Golfito and Promise to Revive the Economy of the Southern Zone
A group of investors relaunched the Marina in Golfito under a renovated project that is called “Marina Bahía Golfito”
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Third Month of the “Bono Proteger” Begins to be Paid
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the Mixed Institute of Social Aid, IMAS, began with the payment of the third month for the beneficiaries of the “Bono Proteger” (Protect Bond). This payment is given after the completion...
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Tradition, Passion and Pride: Costa Ricans Conquer Turkey With Their Folklore at a Prestigious Cultural Festival
The group "Inspiraciones Costarricenses" is proudly representing Costa Rica at the 26th edition of the Büyükçekmece International Festival of...