Costa Rica
LATIN AMERICA: People trafficking continues to expand
Although the US-led war on terror has led to increasing efforts to control illegal immigration,...
Latin AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Integration remains a slow process
US ratification of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) has...
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Political institutions remain weak
Despite some successes, the legacy of conflict is still apparent in areas such as violent crime.
Central AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Political institutions remain weak
Since Central America's last civil war ended less than a decade ago, the region has been...
Central AmericaLATIN AMERICA: SABMiller taps thirst for beer
Consolidation has gathered pace in the global beer market over the past decade: the largest five...
Latin AmericaUNITED STATES: Bush wins CAFTA but loses wider war
The House of Representatives today approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) by...
United StatesCENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN: Apparel faces challenges
The apparel sector has contributed to the expansion of manufacturing exports and employment in...
Central AmericaCOSTA RICA: New consensus building mechanisms needed
Over the past decade, Costa Rica has faced difficulties reaching a social consensus around its...
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