In 2026, the U.S. government will impose a 1% tax on cash remittances sent from the United States to Latin America. Electronic transfers will be exempt, but this measure will increase the cost of ...

The recent arrest of Costa Rica’s former security minister and the revelations in his case have shed light on the corruption ...

A former security minister and ex-judge from Costa Rica was charged in the U.S. with conspiracy to import cocaine after being ...

The Global South has gone from a nebulous new buzzword to a true factor in determining the world’s relationships. Though far ...

Costa Rica’s record-breaking foreign investment highlights its strong economic ties to the United States, but experts warn ...

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves could become the first sitting president in the country's history to lose immunity from ...

Latin America’s crypto scene continues to evolve, with new products and regional expansions highlighting its rapid growth.

Fueled by an eco-tourism industry that has experienced unprecedented growth, Costa Rica boasts an infrastructure few can ...

Early in 2021, Costa Rican filmmaker Hilda Hidalgo launched a pioneering initiative in her home country: the Unión de Directoras de Cine Costa Rica, or the Union of Female Film Directors of Costa ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Serbia and completed the first review of Serbia’s performance under the ...

Argentina, the International Monetary Fund's long-term problem child and biggest debtor, once again needs to seek forgiveness: this time for falling short on foreign currency reserve build-up ...

The IMF may be best known for lending to crisis-hit countries. But what about its own finances? How does it finance its critical functions and cover its operational expenses? Let’s remember that the ...