Tag: corruption
The New Fight Against Corruption in Costa Rica and its Impact on Private Business
Corruption is a figure that, despite being socially criticized, has existed since the beginning of civilization. It is not possible to point to a single event in history as the trigger that originates the figure of corruption
Donald Trump Recognizes the New Legitimate President of Venezuela
The president of the Venezuelan Parliament, Juan Guaidó, announced this Wednesday that he assumes the Executive Power within the framework of what he called...
Nicolás Maduro Announces the Creation of a Crypto-currency to “Overcome the Financial Blockade”
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's president, announced on Sunday the creation of a crypto-currency, named “El Petro”, to make financial transactions abroad and combat the so-called...
Soccer Corruption Is Global
FIFA investigations continue with startling results. The United States and Switzerland take lead positions.
"The problem of corruption in soccer is global," stated Loretta...
Costa Rican Government Issues Official Statement in Response to Venezuelan Politicians’ Request for Asylum
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rica government has expressed concern about recent events in Venezuela, calling for dialogue where "democratic balances" are...
CELAC Presidential Summit Concludes in Costa Rica With 94 Unanimous Action Points to Eradicate...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Thursday marked the end of the III Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (CELAC) in San Antonio de...
Obama Proposes $1 Billion in Economic Aid for Central America
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - President Barack Obama has asked Congress to triple its economic aid to Central America with a contribution in...
Latin American Leaders Gather in Costa Rica for the Largest CELAC Conference to Date
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The third annual Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (CELAC), will be held on Wednesday and...
Photos From the Mexican President’s $7 Million House Scandal Finally Released
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Angelica Rivera, the first lady of Mexico are entrenched in a controversy...
Chinchilla Satisfied with Costa Rica’s Corruption Index Ranking
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, said she is satisfied with Costa Rica’s third place ranking throughout...
New York Court Linked 2 Costa Ricans and NY Man in Money Laundering Scheme
A New York court is pressing charges of money laundering and conspiracy to an American who was one of the partners arrested along with...
Former Costa Rican president sentenced to five years in prison for corruption
Miguel Ángel Rodriguez Echeverria has been sentenced to five years in prison as instigator of aggravated corruption in the ICE-Alcatel case, and has been barred from holding a public office for the next twelve years.
Costa Rica, Panama in the Crossfire
By Samuel Logan and John P Sullivan for ISN Security Watch
Colombia and Costa Rica reaffirmed counternarcotics cooperation on 16 September, underscoring the reality of...
A Goal for Copenhagen
Few seem willing to address the issue openly, but one of the toughest issues to address when delegates gather in Copenhagen in December for...
Costa Rica’s Economy is 64.8% Free
Costa Rica's economy is 64.8 percent free, according to our 2008 assessment, which makes it the world's 49th freest economy.
Its overall score is 0.2...
