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Nicaragua Volcano Activity to be InvestigatedA team of experts in seismology and geophysics Cuba began an investigation to assess recent seismic and volcanic events that occurred in Nicaragua, said a representative from the specialist group.The Cuban delegation, headed by...

Costa Rica Coffee Industry to Host International ConferenceIn November, Costa Rica will host the International Conference on Coffee Science ASIC, the world's largest conference on the crop. It will be held for the first time in Central America, announced...

Small Business In Costa Rica Gets Boost from European UnionThe European Union (EU) will give a donation of 4 million euros (5.2 million dollars) to Costa Rica to support SMEs in meeting international requirements for export.The project called PROCALIDAD,...

Privatization has struggled for many decades in Central America, but as regimes and dictators have lost power, and governmental bodies in Central America has failed to lift Central Americas from poverty, crime and corruption, and as more money flows...

Ayales Edgar, Minister of Finance and the Legislature recognized that during the preparation of the national budget with Roberto Gallardo, planning was minimal and the meetings were only to discuss the budget concerns.The Revenue Commission and Public Expenditure detailed...

After the last trip to China, the President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, announced a series of agreements with the Asian nation, including a donation of $ 8 million whose purpose, so far, has been uncertain. However, the Deputy...

Located in an area known as one of the best kept secrets in Costa Rica, this 35 hectare (86.5 acres approx.) farm/agrarian parcel has Pacific Ocean and Nicoya Peninsula views. Hidden in La Tabla, San Ramon, Alajuela, this parcel...

A modern, beautifully constructed home on a 8,600m2 property, pool, tennis and basketball court, indoor/outdoor parking, gardens and more make this piece of Costa Rica real estate one of our Feature Properties.San Ramon Costa Rica Real EstateFloors: 2Garage: 2 carBedrooms: 4Bathrooms 3.5Pool: YesPrice: $280,000Property...

Ministry of Public Security Increases Control of Private Security Operations (Archive)"]One of the goals of the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) this year has been to ensure greater control of private security companies and agents who currently operate in...

As part of its social responsibility program, Costa Rican company Florida Ice & Farm, a major distributor for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has designed an online course called Responsibility in Action, which seeks to teach owners and managers of...