Central America Elections to Watch in 2021
Four countries in Central America have elections in 2021, starting with El Salvador next month. Here’s a quick guide on what to look out for.… Read More »Central America Elections to Watch in 2021
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An Expat’s Account of Traveling to Nicaragua During Times of Pandemic
With hardly any airlines flying and weird rules for those that do, traveling to Nicaragua has never been more confusing during this pandemic. In this… Read More »An Expat’s Account of Traveling to Nicaragua During Times of Pandemic
Five Tips to Become a Bilingual (or even Trilingual!) Expat in Central America
If you’re moving to most of Central America, learning Spanish is key to get the most out of your new life. Or maybe you’re already… Read More »Five Tips to Become a Bilingual (or even Trilingual!) Expat in Central America
Ride Sharing Apps in Costa Rica to get more Expensive from December 18
Ride-sharing apps like Uber and DiDi, plus online travel booking sites will start charging VAT from December 18, 2020. Costa Rica‘s 13% VAT on digital… Read More »Ride Sharing Apps in Costa Rica to get more Expensive from December 18
Internet Use in Costa Rica Much Lower than OECD Average
The OECD’s Digital Economy Outlook for 2020 sheds some interesting light on internet use in Costa Rica. According to a study published at the end… Read More »Internet Use in Costa Rica Much Lower than OECD Average
Costa Rica Managing to Contain Crime in Difficult Circumstance Says Security Minister
Despite the pandemic and economic crisis facing Costa Rica, Security Minister remains cautiously optimistic about crime. The latest stats seem to prove him correct. When… Read More »Costa Rica Managing to Contain Crime in Difficult Circumstance Says Security Minister
Instagram Images of Hurricane Iota Aftermath in Nicaragua and Honduras
Instagram isn’t only about selfies and photos of your lunch. It can also help tell a story. Right now, as Nicaragua and Honduras survey the… Read More »Instagram Images of Hurricane Iota Aftermath in Nicaragua and Honduras
Category 5 Hurricane Iota Breaking Records as it Approaches Nicaragua
As Hurricane Iota develops into a category 5 monster, Nicaragua, Honduras, and elsewhere braces for impact. It hasn’t made landfall yet and Hurricane Iota is… Read More »Category 5 Hurricane Iota Breaking Records as it Approaches Nicaragua
Hurricane Iota: Central America Braces for its Second Hurricane in as Many Weeks
Central America gears up for the impact of Hurricane Iota, the second major storm to hit the Isthmus in two weeks. They say if there… Read More »Hurricane Iota: Central America Braces for its Second Hurricane in as Many Weeks
Belize Votes for Change in Landslide PUP Election Victory
After 12 years in opposition, the PUP party wins back power in a landslide victory in the 2020 Belize election. No-one can call this a… Read More »Belize Votes for Change in Landslide PUP Election Victory