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.
Bulletin 8 February 2010
Costa Rica elects first woman president ♦ Venezuela: Chávez expropriates landmark buildings ♦ Argentina: former President has emergency heart operation ♦ Brazil: interest rates set to go up ♦ Colombia: forest fires threaten nat
Bitter fruit: pineapples in Costa Rica
Pineapples in Costa Rica: Over the last decade intensive agriculture has led to a big surge in pineapple production in Costa Rica but at horrific cost to workers, peasant families and biodiversity. Felicity Lawrence takes an in-depth l
Bulletin 9 February 2010
Costa Rica: crime, a priority for new president ♦ Argentina: illness of former president fuels political uncertainty ♦ Venezuela: Chávez 24:7 ♦ And you get fined if you do not save electricity ♦ Bolivia identifies plants that
Nicaragua and Costa Rica: Threats Churn in the San Juan River
Environmental and territorial conflict remain along the San Juan river as a hydroelectic project looms and problems along the border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica continue.
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.
Costa Rica wins 2010 Future Policy award for pioneering legal protection...
Costa Rica wins environmental award.
The Context Behind the Costa Rican-Nicaraguan Border Dispute
Guy Burton examines the possible motives behind Ortega's stance in the recent border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Confronts Large and Costly Cleanup Effort
In the light of heavier than usual rains across Central America this year Costa Rica is counting the damage from heavy downpours last week. Foreign governments are pledging money and other assistance.
Costa Rica denounces alleged Nicaraguan incursion
Tensions run high as Costa Rica and Nicaragua squabble over border incursions on the San Juan River.