The Canadian government is warning tourists that levels of violence and crime in the country are growing and has recommended exercising a high degree of caution when travelling there.
Unfortunately Costa Rica is no longer the exception in the region in terms of violence and insecurity, which is already directly affecting tourism, one of the most important productive sectors in the economy.
Between 2009 and 2013 the consumption of fresh fruits in the northern country increased 6%, while in the same period vegetable consumption went up by 5%.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer):
The Canadian market for fresh fruits and vegetables is estimated to be worth $11.2 billion a year. The average Canadian buys fresh produce at least once a week and consumes three to five servings per day, well below the eight to ten servings recommended by Canada's Food Guide.
An open skies-type bilateral air transport agreement has been concluded between Canada and El Salvador.
Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced that an open skies-type bilateral air transport agreement has been concluded between Canada and El Salvador. This new agreement is another accomplishment under Canada's Blue Sky international air transportation policy, and is great news for travellers and Canadian businesses.
Costa Rica's state-owned petroleum company, Recope, will upgrade its Moín refinery whether or not the project with China is approved.
With cooperation from the Government of Canada, Canadian companies will diagnose the state of Moín Refinery, to define which upgrades should be done, and how much should be invested.
"Through a joint venture with China, Recope expects to build a facility with capacity for 60.000 barrels a day.