Costa Rica consumer confidence near lowest level since 2009
Pessimism amongst consumers has continued to increase for the last nine months, with consumer confidence reaching a near-record low in April, according to the Spanish-language financial newspaper, El Financiero (EF).…
President Solis won’t support tourism “bailout” bill as written
Costa Rican President, Luis Guillermo Solis expressed his opposition to the current text of a bill aimed at providing a $15 million “bailout” of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
U.S. man missing in Jaco, search ongoing
UPDATE: Friday, May 15th, 2015 – Authorities have confirmed the discovery at sea of the lifeless body of Ibrahim Sam Karadsheh, 33. May 13th, 2015 (InsideCostaRica.com) A 33-year-old U.S. man…
Motorcyclist stopped with $350,000 in cash
Police discovered $350,000 USD in cash being carried by a motorcyclist early Wednesday morning.According to the Ministry of Public Security, the man was searched after acting nervously near a…
Southwest Airlines to offer new route between Houston and Costa Rica
Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday it would launch a new route between Houston, Texas and Liberia, Costa Rica.Service will begin November 1st, the company said. In addition to…
Those who fail to protect environment face divine wrath: Pope Francis
The “powerful of the Earth” will have to face God’s judgment if they fail to protect the environment, Pope Francis said on Tuesday. His comments came just months before the…
Vatican to officially recognize Palestine as a state
The Vatican announced Wednesday it concluded a treaty to formally recognize Palestine as a state, a move that has sparked criticism from Israel, which argues that it hinders the peace…
President Solis to begin ten-day mission to the U.S. on Wednesday hoping to attract investment
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis will leave for the United States Wednesday morning, embarking on a multi-city tour in hopes of attracting new investment in the country, the…
