Tag Archives: central america

Province of Cartago, Costa Rica. Care teams are assigned to rural communities across the country. (Credit: alexeys/iStock via Getty Images) Costa Rica prioritizes public health By Analisa Bala March …

In Latin America and the Caribbean, the face and the cross of the same reality live: while 47 million people suffer from hunger, each year more than a third of what is produced is wasted, which is equivalent to about 127 million tons of food. Likewise, despite the fact that …

Updated on Friday, March 4, 2022, 7:41 a.m. by Denis Chabrol President Irfaan Ali addressing a joint session of CARICOM and the Central American Integration System (SICA) in Belize. President Irfaan Ali recommended that the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Central American Integration System (SICA) work together to maximize …

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, February 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft has opened its modern offices in the Torre Universal building in La Sabana, located in the city center of the capital San Jose. The opening also served to celebrate the company’s 28 years in Costa Rica; 4 years ago, the …

QCOSTARICA – Despite the fact that it is a very distant reality, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia will affect the Costa Rican economy, influencing the rise in prices of goods and services, a rise in interest rates interest on loans and cards and a more expensive dollar exchange. The …

Oil wells in Lake Maracaibo, in the western region of Venezuela. PA Rising oil prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could create a big problem for the Biden administration in Latin America: it could create havoc for oil-importing countries in Central America and the Caribbean , and could encourage …

Ninety miles from the land of the free there is an island bound by its government. On an island home to over 7,000 different species of flora and fauna, distinctive waterfalls and fine powdery white sand, its inhabitants live with little electricity and lack everything from groceries to medications. On …

Although the law to attract well-paid mobile workers was passed last year by the National Assembly, the government has yet to establish regulations to determine how the law will be implemented. This has frustrated potential mobile workers and local businesses looking to take advantage of the global trend to work …

Through Chris Devonshire-Ellis South America is becoming increasingly receptive to Russian trade and economic viability Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez was in Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics and signed an agreement with China to join the Belt and Road Initiative. Argentina endured economic problems with loans to …

PANAMA CITY, February 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, SA (“lamex“or the”Bank“;NYSE:BLX) today announced the successful closing of a $101.5 million senior double-tranche syndicated loan (the “Ease“) for Inversiones CrediQ Business, SA and its subsidiaries in Costa Rica and El Salvador (“CreditQ“or the”Society“). lamex was the sole …

Published on: 02/04/2022 – 02:26Amended: 02/04/2022 – 02:24 San Jose (AFP) – Costa Rica, which elects a new president on Sunday, is a small country that thrives on ecotourism. Its neutrality, strong democracy and political stability have earned it the nickname of Switzerland of Central America. Here are four facts …

Photo sources: Ivan Valence/Getty Images Latin America and the Caribbean has not been a priority for President Biden’s foreign policy team. Nor could this be the case: the region has no prominent inter-state conflicts, no nuclear weapons (¡Gracias a Dios!), no threatening international terrorist organizations. China and Russia are distant …

In June of last year, Central America took center stage in the cryptocurrency world when President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele announced his intention to introduce legislation to establish Bitcoin. as national currency. At the time, Bukele said he wanted to create jobs and “improve the lives and futures of …

Photo source: Adalberto Roque / AP via Chicago Tribune 2022 will likely be a turbulent year, but ultimately very difficult for Latin America, the Caribbean and the Biden administration’s engagement in the region. The year will begin with the hope that the region slowly regains the upper hand in its …

Morpho butterflies are a breed of neotropical butterflies of the genus Morpho. This genus comprises an average of twenty-nine accepted species and one hundred and forty-seven accepted subspecies. Morpho butterflies are mainly found in Mexico, Central America, and South America – Costa Rica, Brazil, and Venezuela. They have metallic, winged …

The Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry officially abandoned diplomatic recognition of Taiwan and established relations with China last week. “The People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents all of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory,” the ministry said in a statement. This decision is …

On Sunday December 12, Nicaragua received the first 200,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19. This is the first shipment of a million doses promised by China, just three days after the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in order to reconnect them …

(MENAFN-News from Costa Rica) Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Paypal Homepage To travel Travel 10 Reasons Why Going To The Beach Makes You Happier Travel United Arab Emirates: What You Need To Know Travel Take a tour of the irresistibly wild side of Costa Rica! Travel 5 places in Costa …

The extent of the economic repercussions that Nicaragua could possibly suffer from its departure and / or its suspension from the Organization of American States (OAS) remains to be seen, warned economist and political scientist Enrique Saenz. Likewise, its effect on the socio-political crisis in which the country is plunged …

Unidentified people walk by a fence marking the US-Mexico border in Tijuana, Mexico. © UNHCR / Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo GENEVA – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi concluded a 10-day visit to Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala with a passionate appeal for a regional mechanism that would help scale …

The upcoming inauguration of the new headquarters of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), in Managua, which is being built in Plaza Cobirsa at a cost of $ 16.5 million, testifies to the magnificent relations existing between the executive president of this institution, Dante Mossi, with the head …

Tuna like Yos Disan’s recent catch is common nowadays near the shore At the same time, the number of sailboats captured and released by the sport fishing fleet is down 70% in some parts of the country while commercial sailboat landings have increased by 126%. Even though the law states …

Sydney, November 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Just published, this edition of the BuddeComm report describes the latest developments and key trends in the telecommunications markets. – https://www.budde.com.au/Research/El-Salvador-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses/?utm_source=GNW Economic potential is limited by the relatively small population, while the country’s telecommunications sector has been constrained by poor infrastructure and unequal …

FILE PHOTO: A woman watches a televised speech by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega at an event where he agreed with his Honduran counterpart Juan Orlando Hernandez to define their borders in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, including the Gulf de Fonseca, which they share with El Salvador, in …

FacePhi is looking to expand its reach to new markets in Latin America. The company has entered into a strategic partnership with GBM, which already acts as the exclusive distributor of IBM solutions in the countries where it is active. In this regard, GBM mainly focuses on Central American and …

The Green Climate Fund has granted the so-called Central American Dry Corridor $ 174.3 million which will serve to increase the capacity to adapt to the effects of the climate crisis, an official source reported on Thursday. The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) said in a statement that …

OPINION: Communist China’s military and rhetoric escalation against Taiwan is testing the Biden administration’s response to America’s most dangerous geopolitical adversary. As speculation grows about President Xi Jinping’s next move and breathless commentators discuss the possibility of war against the island nation, the CCP continues to advance a truly global …

Latin American economies benefit from a dynamic and innovative fintech sector. Already Latin America’s largest neobank, São Paulo-based fintech Nubank could surpass the $ 55.4 billion market value of Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s historic first bank, when Nubank launches its planned Nasdaq IPO, according to press service reports. This is not …

FILE PHOTO: Macdalla Renois holds daughter Angelina as she and husband Oberto Destinoble speak to Reuters after being deported from Del Rio, Texas by US authorities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 29, 2021 REUTERS / Ralph Tedy Érol reuters_tickers This content was published on October 7, 2021 – 12:08 October 7, …

This The article examines financial technology (fintech) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), in particular: (1) whether fintech can increase financial inclusion; and (2) best practices for governments looking to use fintech to do so. Among the challenges, there are low levels of financial inclusion are associated with “institutional …

The United States and its allies still have several “tools” to try to put the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo on a path that will lead to the democratization of the country, according to Ryan Berg, researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies ( CSIS). On …

It has been a few months since 9to5Mac began reporting on Costa Rican banks preparing to launch Apple Pay in the country. Now Banco Promerica has just uploaded the terms and conditions for Apple’s payment system on its web page. As you can find here, Banco Promerica has downloaded the …

Gig economy and sharing economy market set to mature despite latest impact of COVID-19 Market research store recently published a report titled Global Gig Economy and Sharing Economy market. The research report covers the factors associated with development opportunities that exist across the globe. The research report talks about historical …

Core banking software market set to mature despite latest impact of COVID-19 Market research store recently released a report titled Global Basic Banking Software Market. The research report covers the factors associated with development opportunities that exist across the globe. The research report talks about historical and future data obtained …

I have visited different entrepreneurial cities around the world, be it Boston, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Guatemala City, which have focused monetary, logistical and urban efforts to create a true entrepreneur-centered ecosystem. The creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem involves the creation of a branch and the connection of different relevant social …

Apple AAPL is rumored to start offering its Apple Pay service in Chile. According to a shocking blog, Banco de Chile customers were able to add their credit cards to the Apple Pay digital wallet, starting September 15 in the evening. However, on Thursday noon, Banco de Chile had blocked …

Apple Pay is expanding to a second country in South America. After Brazil, Chile now supports Apple’s payment system. Apple Pay’s expansion in Chile had previously been teased. In August, one of Chilean banks, BICE, said it was preparing to launch the service. Now according to the blog Chocolate and …

Business Opportunities – Central America Webinar Series Sign up online From September 2021 to January 2022, the US Commercial Service organize a Central America webinar series focused on highlighting business opportunities and key projects in the region’s most promising sectors including agriculture, food processing and packaging equipment, auto parts / …

Without announcing new commitments, governments in Latin America have sought to unify their positions on climate policy two months before UN summit COP26 in Glasgow. At a high-level virtual event hosted by Argentina this week, presidents and ministers highlighted the impacts of the climate crisis on the region and called …

UK Export Finance has launched a new partnership with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration to support the development of projects in the region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will allow for closer economic collaboration between the UK and Central America. The countries that can benefit from the joint …

At the end of the 90s, our founding partners decided to launch an American self-storage business model in Central America. Founded in 1998, Mr. Bodeguitas, now known as Mr.[B] Self Storage, continued its first development in Guatemala, the largest economy in the region and the country with the most populous …

Q REPORTAGES – MADRID / MONTEVIDEO – Latin America is going through a series of particularly serious crises. The region’s economies are stagnating. His policy is broken. And above all, the health of its inhabitants is in danger. The mass protests that have recently broken out in several countries bear …

The province of Guanacaste is teeming with wonderful biodiversity and wildlife with endless options for spending a magnificent day exploring the beauty and natural environments of Costa Rica. Palo Verde National Park is just one of many examples of great places to experience the country’s abundance of stunning ecosystems and …

National start-ups in Costa Rica will be able to join the country’s effort to be a world power in clean technologies, Thanks to GreenTech Program, which has already opened its second call, available until July 31. Thanks to this initiative, companies will have the opportunity to access investment capital for …

Photo: Amnesty International A few months ago in Managua, a prominent opposition figure met me at a closed club frequented by critics of the government for meetings and press conferences, often under the watchful eye of the police. Before apologizing to join his daughter’s graduation ceremony, he told me that …

Houston – Don’t catch a cold this winter, take one of the United Airlines flights to a warm city instead! As travel demand quintupled compared to the July period last year, United Airline has been preparing for more than a year to extend its winter schedule and provide customers with …

(NEXSTAR) – United Airlines expects demand for winter travel to skyrocket. On Friday, the Chicago-based carrier announced the addition of nearly 150 new flights to “warm-weather destinations” across the country, as well as new flights to destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. United further noted that its new …

QCOSTARICA – The board of directors of the World Bank on Tuesday approved a loan of 300 million dollars to Costa Rica, to support the process of post-pandemic economic recovery. The pandemic has severely affected Costa Rica’s business sector, leading to numerous forced closings. Small and medium-sized enterprises have started …

Wingo Airlines has successfully started the operation of its new route between San José and Panama on June 25. On board the company’s Boeing 737-800 NG which landed around 9.44am in the morning at Juan Santamaria International Airport, the first travelers arrived who appreciated this new flight; which will initially …

Costa Rica on Thursday formalized two budget support loans to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), for an amount of $ 500 million. The first of the loans, of $ 250 million, will be used to deal with the health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, by supporting homes and businesses …

The “Northern Triangle” label is making headlines again as the Biden administration focuses on reducing illegal immigration from the three countries that make up the triangle: El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Many people in Central America don’t like the term because they think it unfairly – and sometimes diminishes – …

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has boasted for years that his management of the economy is superior to that of his Latin American neighbors. From 2007 to 2017, the government focused on attracting foreign companies to set up manufacturing plants, which spurred growth at rates above the regional average. But the …

Interview with Heyling Marenco and Ximena Castilblanco, co-founders of Volcanicas, based in Costa Rica A women’s collective uses its online platform to tell the stories of Nicaraguan migrants, exiles and displaced people. By Katherine Estrada Tellez (confidential) HAVANA TIMES – It’s 10:00 am in San José, Costa Rica. Ximena Castilblanco …

Costa Rica is a paradise located in Central America and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It has recently become a popular tourist destination, so thousands of people all over the world dream of visiting it. If you are reading this, you belong to that part of …

QCOSTARICA – The prestige of the company of some of Costa Rica’s richest men hangs by a thread. For many, the MECO Construction Company logo is very easy to recognize on Costa Rica’s highways, as it has a large number of state road construction and maintenance contracts to its credit. …

Band Diego Oré MEXICO, June 17 (Reuters) – Police in Nicaragua arrest opponents of President Daniel Ortega and even dissidents from his Sandinista movement in a crackdown ahead of the November presidential election who poses a challenge to US efforts to strengthen democracy in Central America. In the past two …

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) – Nicaraguan police have arrested a prominent banker, a sign that the government’s prosecution of opponents is… MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) – Nicaraguan police have arrested a prominent banker, a sign that the government’s prosecution of opponents extends beyond President Daniel Ortega’s political leaders and potential challengers. Police …

Dublin, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The “Expansion of regional air networks and clear legal frameworks are catalysts for growth of Central America’s commercial aerospace industry, Outlook 2021” the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Central America is a natural vacation destination for North American tourists. However, the social …

DUBLIN – (COMMERCIAL THREAD)–The “Expansion of regional air networks and clear legal frameworks are catalysts for growth of Central America’s commercial aerospace industry, Outlook 2021” the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Central America is a natural vacation destination for North American tourists. However, the social and political situation in …

I had never been to Costa Rica, and frankly, it was not in my plans to travel there. Still, I knew several fun facts about it as it is a country that does not have an army. I also knew that their economy is based on tourism, which tells you …

The United Nations on Saturday appointed Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica as the new secretary general of its trade and development agency, Unctad. Ms. Grynspan is the first woman in Central America to lead the global body that deals with trade, investment and development issues, UNCTAD said in a statement. …

(MENAFN – Caribbean News Global) Refugee seekers descend Highway 200 near Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico (AP photo / Isabel Mateos) SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – The international community reaffirmed its solidarity with the forcibly displaced people in Central America and Mexico and with the seven countries that make up the Integrated …

Vice President Kamala Harris and Guatemalan Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo in Guatemala City on June 6. United States needs Central American partners to reduce migration Jacquelyn Martin PA Central America is all the rage again. Economies are struggling, COVID is raging and democracy is failing the people. The hope for …

The international community today reaffirmed its solidarity with the forcibly displaced people in Central America and Mexico and with the seven countries that make up the Regional Comprehensive Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS) in the region, during the event of solidarity for forcibly displaced persons and host communities in Central …

Cooperating countries and the European Union, multilateral organizations, international agencies, development banks, the private sector and civil society have made new commitments to humanitarian aid and development, with contributions of 110 millions of dollars. SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – The international community today reaffirmed its solidarity with the forcibly displaced …

A Salvadoran refugee who works as a taxi driver, outside his workplace in the city of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. © UNHCR / Gabriella Pérez Montiel SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – The international community today reaffirmed its solidarity with the forcibly displaced people in Central America and Mexico and with the …

ON THIS DAY OF 1937, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported: “WASHINGTON – The Prophets are somewhat concerned that President Roosevelt will coup for a two-judge compromise on Supreme Court packaging. There are about six senators you cannot put your finger on. They could downgrade. However, the odds are still against …

MEXICO CITY — Vice President Kamala Harris said after a trip to Mexico and Guatemala that she would be going to the southern border of the United States and noted that the reasons why migrants from America Central make the dangerous trip to the border would take time to resolve. …

The Colombian conglomerate of packaged food companies Nutresa Group recently announced an agreement to acquire Belina Nutrición Animal SA, a Costa Rican pet food manufacturer. The acquisition agreement meant a US $ 28 million deal. According to press sources, Belina sold approximately US $ 34 million of pet food and …

Driven by the suicides of two close friends, Andrew Mortensen embarked on the adventure of a lifetime last August when he rode his bike 17,000 miles in eight months – from the United States to South America in the midst of a global pandemic. So far he has raised over …

During his first in-person foray into inter-American affairs, the Secretary of State Antony BlinkenAntony BlinkenBiden walks the fine line with investigation into origins of coronavirus White House urged to evacuate Afghan allies as time is running out China is already winning World War III, via cash MORE visit Costa Rica …

Alaska Airlines has announced its latest international destination. With flights to Belize scheduled to begin in November, the airline will offer six cumulative weekly frequencies to Belize City from two of the airline’s west coast hubs. Belize is Alaska’s fourth country with non-stop service. Alaska Airlines plans to fly to …

The global auto loan services market will witness strong expansion throughout the forecast period 2021-2030. Here are some factors that will accelerate the growth of the Auto loan services industry. Technologies are not resting on their laurels but are based on how they gradually change our lives and introduce the …

Share Tweet Share Share Share E-mail Brazilian FinTech Ebanx is considering acquisitions in Latin America as it prepares for a possible initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported. As part of its expansion, Ebanx would create a new platform called Ebanx One that would integrate cross-border payments and local transactions, according …

Migrants have crossed the border illegally to work and earn money in the United States for many years, often working here in tough trades suffering from a lack of manpower. For many American employers, these are the perfect workers because they receive low wages and are willing to do harder …

View of a deforested area in the middle of the Yari Plains, in Caqueta, Colombia, March 2, 2021 (Reuters / Luisa Gonzalez / File Photo) SINGAPORE – Ranger Atul Deokar’s walkie-talkie crackled one October night. He heard the panicked voices of his colleagues crying for reinforcement: they had been surrounded …

MIAMI, May 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Strong points: Grupo Monge increased credit approvals by 10% and reduced spending by 25%. Grupo Monge is evolving lending with flexible, efficient and decentralized risk decision-making technologies. Grupo Monge won a FICO 2021® Award Decisions for Financial Inclusion. Grupo Monge, one of …

Global Finance presents this year’s best Central American banks. Few Central American governments had fiscal space over the past year to address the physical health of the people or strengthen the economic health of the country. This has made banks all the more important as bulwarks of stability and financial …

Homeownership for women in developing countries is a critical issue, writes Georgina Baker, vice president of the International Finance Corporation. It affects both living conditions and the ability of women to start and develop their own businesses. In Central America, less than 40% of women have access to a bank …

Francisco Sardón, Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank and Country Manager for Chile, will step down on May 31 after eight years at the helm of the company’s Peruvian subsidiary. Diego Masola, CEO of the company in Costa Rica, who also oversees operations in Central America, will take over from Sardón …

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, April 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Kennedy Funding has once again closed an international land loan during difficult economic and geopolitical times. the Englewood Cliffs, New Jerseya direct private lender announced today that it has closed a $ 2.64 million loan of farmland to Scariot Agro …

QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica is among the countries with the lowest expected production growth in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, according to the World Bank’s new semi-annual report for the region titled: “Back to Growth”, released on March 29. The World Bank forecasts Costa Rica’s production growth of …