Costa Rica
LATIN AMERICA: Electronics outstripped by East Asia
Despite its long history of industrialisation and location advantages, the surge of globalisation...
Latin AmericaCENTRAL AMERICA: Regional reform will be fraught
Political problems may delay or deter foreign investment and trade accords.
Central AmericaLATIN AMERICA: Coffee prices will stabilise not rise
The recent recovery in coffee prices has led to claims that the crisis is over for Latin American...
Latin AmericaCOSTA RICA: Corruption scandal shakes government
Recent allegations undermine the credibility of the country's political elite. They pose a...
Costa RicaCOSTA RICA: Corruption reputation under threat
Former President Jose Maria Figueras yesterday admitted having received almost 1 million dollars...
Costa RicaCOSTA RICA: Ex-presidents face corruption charges
Former President Rafael Calderon (1990-94) was arrested yesterday on fraud charges.
Costa RicaLATIN AMERICA: Rodriguez resignation undermines OAS
The secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Miguel Angel Rodriguez,...
Latin AmericaLATIN AMERICA: Rodriguez resignation undermines OAS
The secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Miguel Angel Rodriguez,...
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