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Geothermal Electricity is Expected to Increase in Costa Rica

Geothermal power plants in Costa Rica generating electricity corresponds to 13% of total capacity production Electricity System (SEN), the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). The five geothermal plants located in Miravalles, represents 8% of total installed capacity by the SEN...

ECLAC Calls for Regional Growth of 3.2% in 2012

Latin America investment one of the best options, as markets continue to grow Latin America News - The regional economy will slow this year greater than expected but recorded an average growth of 3.2%, according to estimates provided the Economic...

Baby Boomers Expected to Cause another Costa Rica Real Estate Explosion

A growing number of North American baby-boomers have been looking at moving to Costa Rica to make their money go further or to re-invent themselves and many see Costa Rica real estate as a affordable solution for a permanent...

Eight Companies Under Investigation of the Costa Rica Nicaragua Border Trail are Still Employed

The Costa Rica Nicaragua border trail legal issues still are ongoing. Eight of the 35 companies that are being investigated because of in the construction of the Border Trail are still employed by the Government on other projects. In...

Hugo Chavez Victory and the Impact on the Oil Markets

Hugo Chavez will get 6 more years of power, as many Latin Americans see this result as a black eye on the whole region, and a growing number see this as a victory. A polarizing figure, at least in his...

4.4 Earthquake in Nicoya

This morning, being 1:00 am, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook the region Mw Cóbano.The movement was located 6 miles southwest of Cóbano, with 21.3 kilometers deep. This earthquake was reported as felt in Cóbano, Paquera, Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Miramar, Esparza,...

New U.S. Strategy seeks to Address Challenges with Latin America

The Secretary of Defense United States, Leon Panetta, met October 7, 2012 in Lima with Peru’s President Ollanta Humala, to launch the new strategy of the country in this sector that seeks to address common challenges in the region. "America...

Eurobond Effect not felt in Interest Rates

When the Laura Chinchilla government passed a bill allowing the country to borrow up to 4,000 million dollars in the international market, it was indicated that the expected placement would lower interest rates. Despite the claim made repeatedly by members...

Venezuela Votes – Is This the End of Chavez?

Latin America - The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez is looking to be re-elected today Sunday, October 7, 2012 running against young former governor Henrique Capriles, who has been outspoken about socialist model change in presidential elections for over...

Large 5 Bedroom Home in Zaragosa Palmares Alajuela

Large 5 bedroom home on a corner lot in Zaragosa Palmares and only a few minutes from the main highway, this home is in one of the most sought after areas in Palamares, and is for sale or rent....
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Oktoberfest Festival: Costa Rica Prepares for Its 13th Edition

The Costa Rica Oktoberfest, one of the most acclaimed and anticipated festivals by the public, returns this year with...