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Costa Rica Tops List of Best Investment Destination in Latin America
Costa Rica News - Costa Rica is the best investment destination in Latin America and thirteenth for outsource services in the world, according to global consulting firm Tholons.Coalition for Development Initiatives (CINDE), responsible for attracting investment to Costa Rica,...
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Private Sector Grew 14.5% in 2012, Foreign Currency Loans Up
During the previous year, credit to the private sector presented an annual growth rate of 14.5%, according to analysts, foreign currency loans were most desired due to the stability in the interest rate and the exchange rate of the...
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Specialists State That Managed Float on Exchange to Appreciate Colon
If the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) chooses to migrate towards a managed float, one of the first effects would be the appreciation of the colon.Economist Fernando Estrada, said that instead of depreciating the colon, it most likely...
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Buying a Business in Costa Rica
Many people looking at real estate in Costa Rica often also look to purchase or start a business. Starting or buying a business in Costa Rica can be a daunting task, both have their up and down sides.If you're...
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Exports Higher than Expected for 2012
Costa Rica News - Costa Rica export numbers was 7.25 percent higher than the projections for 2012, reaching an $16.9 billion in revenues.Exports in November 2012 increased from $9.7 billion in 2011 to $10.4 billion this year, according to...
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New Regulations Allow the IMAS to Charge 30% Tax on Motels
The Institute for Social Assistance (IMAS) explained that before the tax of 30% that is charged to motels, they are preparing a new regulation in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance which will oversee these facilities better and be...
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Central Bank Projects Modest Growth for 2013
While the government, led by President Laura Chinchilla and economic team leader Luis Liberman, celebrate the "good economic results," the Central Bank shows projections will be in 2013.The figures are clear for 2012 showing a sharp economic slowdown, but...
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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Projections – Economy Up
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projected that the country's current account closed 2012 with a deficit of 2,383 million, representing 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), similar to that achieved in 2011.According to ECLAC,...
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Business Sector States Costa Rica Economic Boom but Needs Infrastructure Reform
Last week the business sector in Costa Rica highlighted the economic growth of Costa Rica in 2012, but urged the Government to reform in order allow greater private power generation companies to reduce their cost.The Costa Rican Union of...
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Costa Rica Exports Grow in 2012
Although exports grew at 7.8% this October, the growth rate is not the same as 2011 when the sales of Costa Rican goods grew 8% in relation to 2010.This slower growth rate is due to the global crisis experienced...
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Immigration Limbo Pending on Some 350,000 Venezuelans in the US After “Historic” Ruling
Approximately 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants have been left in immigration limbo and at risk of deportation, following a Supreme Court...