The Asian country inked a free-trade agreement with Colombia nearly a year after its deal with Peru FTA went into effect. Potential exists for accords with Costa Rica and Mexico.
The Central American country has big plans to upgrade its roads, ports, and railways, attracting funds from sources ranging from China to the Inter-American Development Bank.
Countries throughout the region are implementing incremental reforms designed to boost private-sector activity.
Though Costa Rica has one of Latin America’s most successful education systems, challenges remain. AS/COA Online speaks to the education minister about strategies to improve the quality of education and to keep students in school.
In conjunction with the opening of the UN General Assembly, Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted a series of public programs with presidents of Latin Americas. Access materials from the events.
Access the transcript of remarks by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla during a public dinner hosted by the Americas Society and Council of the Americas.
FTAs with Peru and China are part of a broader trade strategy.