Costa Rican prosecutors froze several million dollars in a Costa Rican bank account pending an investigation of alleged embezzlement by the Peruvian ex-president. Now a Toledo associate wants the money back.
Costa Rica launched a one-of-a-kind environmental bank, BANCO2, Thursday afternoon to trade and verify carbon credits. But is there enough demand to sustain the novel market?
More attacks on labor members took place last week, leaving one leader in a coma. International labor groups say Guatemala must provide union members with security or face harsh trade consequences.