Panama imposed a record fine of 14 million dollars on the Spanish company Naturgy for “failing to comply” with quality standards in electricity distribution, the autonomous public services regulatory body reported this Monday. The National Public Services Authority (ASEP) “applied the highest and historic fine for deficiency in the quality […]
Daily Archives: July 15, 2024
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IDB Invest announced a partnership with Banco Nacional de Costa Rica (BNCR) to launch Costa Rica’s first blue bond. IDB Invest committed $25 million to the $50 million bond issuance while mobilizing an additional $20 million from FinDev Canada and $5 million from LAGreen. The proceeds will help increase financing […]
The American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will play in Costa Rica on November 16. The event will be at Parque Viva, in La Guácima de Alajuela, announced the production company ONE Entertainment Costa Rica. The chicago musicians have not visited Costa Rica since 2008 when they were part […]
In a shocking turn of events, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13th, 2024, has become a pivotal moment in American history. This tragic incident, while deeply concerning, has paradoxically served as a catalyst for national unity and has significantly influenced the political landscape leading up […]
“It is a sovereign decision between Panama and the United States; the latter is considering proposals for Costa Rica to also participate in that program,” these were the statements of President Rodrigo Chaves to the Panamanian newspaper La Estrella in recent days about the neighboring country’s new projects to control […]
In recent months, several environmental organizations and lawmakers have called for an investigation into the alleged conflict of interest and influence peddling involving occupants of the Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZMT). These occupants participated in the creation of the new Coastal Regulatory Plan for Talamanca, which critics argue would disproportionately benefit […]
Costa Rica hopes to become a semiconductor hub and boost its economy. The country must compete against other major powers in the field, especially in Southeast Asia. Given the intense competition in this market, any added value becomes significant, making the environmental footprint a crucial factor. In Costa Rica, approximately […]
Costa Rica is in the middle of a battle with neighboring and distant countries. The fight, of course, is not with weapons but with offering the best human talent and the most attractive conditions so that semiconductor companies can establish themselves and thus be able to take advantage of all […]
Coming off a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Mexico on Saturday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is gearing up for their final match before heading to France for the Summer Olympics. The 2024 Send-Off Match, presented by Coca-Cola, will see the U.S. taking […]
The chaotic scenes at the CONMEBOL’s Copa America final have raised serious questions for the organizers of the 2026 World Cup which will be held in North America. The start of Sunday’s final between Colombia and Argentina at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was delayed by 82 minutes as overwhelmed security […]