Costa Rica President-Elect Laura Fernández on the Dollar-to-Colón Exchange Rate: “Our Economy Has Changed”
Costa Rica’s incoming president frames the exchange rate as structural and rules out executive intervention.
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CIB President Dr. Luigi Wewege Earns Doctorate Focused on Strengthening Financial Stability in Central America
Caye International Bank President Dr. Luigi Wewege earns his PhD with research on banking crises and financial resilience in Central America.
Southwest Airlines to Launch First-Ever Nonstop Flights Between Las Vegas and Costa Rica
Southwest confirms daily nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Costa Rica, marking the first direct air link between Nevada and San José.
Costa Rica Leads Central America in Average Daily Tourist Spending
Costa Rica’s tourists spent more per day than anywhere else in Central America in 2024.
U.S. Tariffs on Costa Rica Rise to 15% as Trade Policy Escalates
Looking at the new tariffs on Costa Rica, which increased to 15% today, making it the only Central American country to face higher U.S. rates under Trump’s expanding trade policy.
Honduras Measles Vaccination Update for Travelers: July 2025
Honduras recently announced – and then reversed — new measles-related entry rules for travelers.
Belize Election Results: PUP Wins Big Again, UDP Faces Setbacks
Belize votes decisively in its election, with the ruling PUP maintaining a strong 26-seat majority and the opposition UDP facing significant reorganization.
El Salvador Balances IMF Deal with Digital Ambitions: Bitcoin Purchases Continue as AI Law Positions Country as Tech Hub
El Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin while positioning itself as a tech hub with groundbreaking AI legislation.
The El Salvador Bitcoin Law Changes: Policy Reversal Amid Crypto Hub Ambitions
El Salvador Bitcoin law changes mark end of mandatory crypto acceptance, as IMF loan requirements reshape the country’s pioneering digital currency experiment.
Costa Rica Records 2.66 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2024
Tourism Minister announces Costa Rica hit 2.66 million air arrivals in 2024, the highest tourism numbers in 16 years.