Costa Rica Builds an “Angels” Network to Fund Its Startups
Costa Rica startups have a new angel investor network, Costa Rica Angels, aiming to close the early-stage funding gap that...
July 13, 2026Section
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China Defends Its Inspections of Panama-Flagged Ships as Routine
China says its inspections of Panama-flagged ships are routine after detentions spiked post-canal port dispute, citing the vessels' high accident...
July 13, 2026
Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico Stay Top Retirement Picks for 2026
Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico rank among the best countries to retire in 2026, holding the global top five even...
July 13, 2026
Guatemala’s Big Book Fair Draws 20% More Readers This Year
Guatemala's Filgua book fair is drawing 20% more visitors than last year, with Germany as guest of honour and a...
July 13, 2026
Nicaragua Exports Top $5bn in First Half, a Record Driven by Gold
Nicaragua exports reached a record five billion dollars in the first half of 2026, up seventeen percent, led by gold,...
July 13, 2026
Citi Lifts Panama Growth Forecast to 4.4% as Canal Reroutes Pay Off
Citi raised its Panama growth forecast to four point four percent for 2026, citing a busier canal and strong global...
July 13, 2026
Panama’s Foreign Investment Fell 61% as It Pivots to Mercosur
Panama foreign investment fell 61.5% in the first quarter, sharpening a push to use Mercosur ties to draw fresh capital...
July 13, 2026
Honduras Bets $242 Million of IMF Cash Can Bring Investors Back
Honduras IMF clears reviews four and five, releasing $242M and pushing total disbursements to $725M of $847M—but ENEE reform remains...
July 13, 2026
Central American Trade: Customs Union Advances at Guatemala Talks
Central America advanced its customs union at a Guatemala meeting, agreeing to modernise borders and speed cargo as regional trade...
July 13, 2026