Drug trafficking in Costa Rica – what is the status quo?
Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla has warned that her country faces a crisis because of drug traffic. The author explains why.
Costa Rica’s Peaceful Reputation At Risk From Cartels
Drugs have cast a dark shadow over one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America.
Climate Smart Agriculture in Latin America: A Sustainable Development Alternative
A renowned Costa Rican environmentalist says that small-scale farming can help resolve the problem of climate change in Central America.
NICARAGUA: ‘ROYA’ SCOURGE DEVASTATES COFFEE HARVEST
Several strains of the fungal disease 'Roya' are devastating coffee bushes across Central America with disastrous consequences for harvests and farmers
Central America: Feminism and revolution
Central American feminist María Suárez Toro explains how women have decided 'that they are not going to be represented by the boys'.
Costa Rican Pineapple Workers Reinstated
Five years after being fired from the giant Piña Frut pineapple farm, two workers return to work after successful action by their union, SITRAP.
Costa Rica’s struggle to keep Monsanto out
On the 25th May, more than 450 cities in the world marched against Monsanto, and San Jose was no exception.
Environmental Network for Central America (ENCA)
ENCA works directly with communities in Central America, struggling for environmental and social justice, and provides small-scale funding for sustainable projects.
Central America: The myths and realities of gold mining
A new report from Caritas highlights the four grand myths peddled by gold mining companies in the Isthmus.
Central America’s China Syndrome
The Isthmus is almost the last place on Earth where The People's Republic of China and Taiwan still compete for recognition.