…king sector alone, as regional products lost out to Colombian and Peruvian competition. The sector is now looking to combat this crisis through diversification and training, focusing on such specialized products as orthopedic shoes. The region’s economy has also suffered setbacks as a result of the government’s decision to open its doors to foreign bus imports. Tungurahua is also known for manufacturing buses, and sales in the sector fell in 2016….

…States should not be forgotten, however, as it sends the most tourists to Costa Rica each year. The country’s natural beauty and sustainability initiatives offer an experience different from those in Mexico, Colombia, and Panama, its primary competition. Tourism also benefits smaller communities and businesses throughout the country. The director of the Bureau asserts that technology in the country is such that businesses can utilize it for meetin…

…out it. We are all just as dependent on chocolate, as another dark-humored comedian once said that suicide rates would rise worldwide without it. In a strange turn of events, Peruvian coffee plantations are losing ground, only to be replaced by cacao operations. Gestión of Lima reported that industries are working together to deal with shifting availability of arable land for cacao and coffee. Despite prices of chocolate falling from $600/ton to $…

…to the environment. Other threats include deforestation, fragmentation, ranching, and agriculture. Experts say that this research is an important first step towards protecting these species from extinction. They recommend that Cuban organizations and authorities “perfect” their management of areas covered in natural species, and pay close attention to a variety of indicators that monitor the conservation of flora….

…Flores in Chalatenango, El Salvador. The tranquility and amenities in the community of which he is a leader comes as a result of the diligent reconstruction of the town following the damage it endured during the 12-year armed conflict. El Comercio of Peru reported that since the Peace Accords, the treaty signed on January 16, 1992, a communal system has been established in this northern corner of El Salvador. The community is set up to benefit th…

…nce, sales remain challenging as more sellers join the market each week. Many vendors report spending hours without making significant sales, even as they continue to reduce prices. The market has become not just a place of commerce but a symbol of Cuba’s changing social fabric, where those who remain must lose the remnants of their departed families’ lives to survive….