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 …
Read More »Latin America bets on the circular economy to solve its environmental problems | Science and ecology
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 …
Read More »Guyana recommends ‘time-limited’ CARICOM-Central America agricultural plan – Demerara Waves Online News – Guyana
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 …
Read More »Microsoft inaugurates its new headquarters in Costa Rica, the largest and most modern in Latin America
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 …
Read More »The Ukraine-Russia conflict will leave more unemployment and less purchasing power for Costa Ricans
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 …
Read More »The invasion of Russia and Ukraine will increase oil prices
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 …
Read More »Where does the Cuban community in Gainesville stand seven months after the July protests?
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 …
Read More »Costa Rica is still awaiting regulations on digital nomads:
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 …
Read More »Now Argentina is moving to Russia after sealing BRI deal with China
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 …
Read More »Bladex Successfully Leads Syndication of $101.5M Two-Tranche Senior Facility for CrediQ
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 …
Read More »Costa Rica: the green pin-up from Central America
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 …
Read More »Biden in Latin America: A Humble Beginning
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 …
Read More »Costa Ballena’s Bitcoin Project aims to boost Costa Rica’s local economy:
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 …
Read More »Latin America and the Caribbean: forecast for 2022
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 …
Read More »Costa Rica and the Morpho Butterfly Business:
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 …
Read More »China’s breakthroughs in Latin America and the Caribbean require a new strategy
The Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry officially abandoned diplomatic recognition of Taiwan and established relations with China last week. âThe People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents all of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory,â the ministry said in a statement. This decision is …
Read More »Nicaragua receives vaccines after restoring diplomatic relations with China
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 …
Read More »Maroon 5 has announced that it will offer a concert in Costa Rica on …
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Read More »Ortega’s isolation from the OAS “will indirectly affect” financial entities
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 …
Read More »UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees calls for regional mechanism to address unprecedented displacement in Mexico and Central America
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 …
Read More »The inauguration of the CABEI headquarters in Managua will seal the Mossi-Ortega alliance
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 …
Read More »Sport fishermen can help change this:
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 …
Read More »El Salvador – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
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 …
Read More »US to announce new sanctions against Nicaragua “very soon”, official says
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 …
Read More »FacePhi targets Central America and the Caribbean with the GBM partnership
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 …
Read More »Green Fund grants US $ 174.3 million to Central America dry corridor
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 …
Read More »Team Biden ignores Communist China at America’s peril
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 …
Read More »Electronic pole | Global finance magazine
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 …
Read More »Two Haitian families, two divergent destinies on the US-Mexico border
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 Ãrol reuters_tickers This content was published on October 7, 2021 – 12:08 October 7, …
Read More »SUMMARY OF MICROFINANCE PAPER: “FinTech and Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean”, by Dmitry Gershenson et al, published by the International Monetary Fund
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 âinstitutional …
Read More »“The RENACER law depends on the political will of Congress and Biden”
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 …
Read More »Costa Rican banks continue to prepare Apple Pay ahead of planned launch
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 …
Read More »Global Gig Economy and Sharing Economy Market 2021-2027 in Covid-19 100% Accurate Analysis of Company Actions and Strategic Development
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 …
Read More »CAGR value, SWOT analysis and EBITA analysis – Stillwater Current
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 …
Read More »The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Costa Rica: a necessary tool?
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 …
Read More »Apple (AAPL) to launch Apple Pay service in Chile
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 …
Read More »Apple Pay arrives in Chile as South America expansion continues
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 …
Read More »Business Opportunities – Central America Webinar Series
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 / …
Read More »Argentina seeks climate unity in Latin America ahead of summit
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 …
Read More »UK signs partnership in Central America to boost trade – English version
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 …
Read More »Sir.[B] Self-service storage: growth in Central America
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 …
Read More »Latin America facing the perfect storm
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 …
Read More »Visit to the Palo Verde National Park of Costa Rica –
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 …
Read More »Clean tech startups in Costa Rica will be able to access a fund
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 …
Read More »If the sanctions do not resolve the crisis in Nicaragua, will other sanctions be successful?
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 …
Read More »United Airlines adds nearly 150 flights to hot destinations
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 …
Read More »United Airlines Adds Nearly 150 Flights To ‘Warm Weather Destinations’ In Anticipation Of Vacation Demand
(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 …
Read More »World Bank grants $ 300 million to Costa Rica for “post-pandemic” economic recovery
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 …
Read More »Wingo Airlines starts operations on its San José-Panama route
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 …
Read More »Costa Rica signs $ 500 million loan with IDB –
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 …
Read More »What is the “northern triangle” key to Biden’s immigration policy?
The âNorthern Triangleâ 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 – …
Read More »Ortega and his attacks on dissent end years of economic growth in Nicaragua
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 …
Read More »Volcanic Women – The Activism of Exile
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 …
Read More »famous literary works about Costa Rica –
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 …
Read More »IJO investigation into corruption in road works leads to investigations in Panama
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. …
Read More »Emerging from democracy, Nicaragua defies American reprimands
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 …
Read More »Banker arrested as crackdown in Nicaragua spreads
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 …
Read More »Outlook for the Central American Commercial Aerospace Industry
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 …
Read More »Central America Commercial Aerospace Industry Outlook 2021 Report – Expansion of Regional Air Networks and Clear Legal Frameworks Catalysts for Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com
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 …
Read More »Tips on things to do, eat, and see on a trip to Costa Rica
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 …
Read More »UNCTAD appoints first female Secretary-General
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. …
Read More »International community reaffirms solidarity with forcibly displaced people in Central America and Mexico
(MENAFN – Caribbean News Global) Refugee seekers descend Highway 200 near Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico (AP photo / Isabel Mateos) SAN JOSÃ, 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 …
Read More »Central American trade, investments could reduce migration
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 …
Read More »Global community reaffirms solidarity with internally displaced people in Central America and Mexico
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 …
Read More »International community mobilizes to find solutions to forced displacement affecting Central America and Mexico – World
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 JOSÃ, Costa Rica – The international community today reaffirmed its solidarity with the forcibly displaced …
Read More »International community mobilizes to find solutions to forced displacement affecting Central America and Mexico
A Salvadoran refugee who works as a taxi driver, outside his workplace in the city of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. © UNHCR / Gabriella Pérez Montiel SAN JOSÃ, Costa Rica – The international community today reaffirmed its solidarity with the forcibly displaced people in Central America and Mexico and with the …
Read More »ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
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 …
Read More »Kamala Harris tells migrants not to come to US, explains anti-transplant steps
MEXICO CITY â 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. …
Read More »Colombian Grupo Nutresa acquires pet food manufacturer in Costa Rica
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 …
Read More »Millennial traveled 17,000 miles for the LGBTQ Trevor charity project, raising $ 11,000
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 …
Read More »Blinken’s visit to Costa Rica is a smart first step
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 …
Read More »Alaska Airlines expands Central America presence to Belize
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 …
Read More »Demand continues to grow and the peak is yet to come – The Courier
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 …
Read More »Ebanx prepares for IPO and considers acquisitions in Latin America
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 …
Read More »Migration could reduce migration, with money sent home
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 …
Read More »Rangers fight to prevent poaching amid lockdowns
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 …
Read More »Grupo Monge Increases Credit Approvals By 10% Using FICO Analytical Decision To Grant Loans To Underserved Consumers
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 …
Read More »Best Banks in the World 2021: Central America
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 …
Read More »How many women in Latin and Central America own a house?
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 …
Read More »Scotiabank Chile CEO appointed
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 …
Read More »Kennedy Funding Closes $ 2.64 Million Land Loan for Agricultural Business Expansion in Brazil
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 …
Read More »Costa Rica among countries with the lowest growth this year in Latin America: World Bank
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: âBack to Growthâ, released on March 29. The World Bank forecasts Costa Rica’s production growth of …
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