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MAG Promotes Community Agriculture Project in the Gulf of Nicoya
Some 65 families on Isla Venado have an alternative for production and self-consumption, thanks to a community agriculture initiative promoted since June by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), with the support of the Lepanto District Municipal Council...
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Blockades Trigger Huge Number of Hotel Cancellations in Costa Rica
The blockades that have occurred in different parts of the country caused a massive wave of hotel cancellations.This was confirmed by representatives of the sector. They regretted that the people responsible for the demonstrations did not heed the clamor...
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“As it is not popular to go to war, it is not popular to do the right thing”: Alvarado on taxes
"I made an ungrateful commitment, also with these people, which was to preserve stability because it is not popular ... as it is not popular to go to war, it is not popular to do the right thing. For...
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The Proteger Bonds Program will close in December, confirms the Minister of Social Development
The Proteger Bonds program will have "its economic closure" in December with the forecast of having delivered to about 700 thousand people, as confirmed by the Minister of Human Development and Social Inclusion and Executive President of the Mixed...
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Why Should I Invest in Silver Coins
Over time, people and markets the world over have been able to establish that investing in precious metals is a great way to diversify your investment portfolio. Whether you're talking about gold, silver, or platinum, there are a handful...
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American Company Will Close its Operations in Costa Rica to hire more People in the United States
The company Oberg Medical will close its operations in Costa Rica so it can hire more people in the United States. Oberg will lay off this year a total of 153 people who work in its manufacturing plants in...
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Costa Rican ranchers are trained to better manage risks on their farms
An alliance between the National Insurance Institute (INS), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), and the Livestock Corporation (CORFOGA), has enabled farmers throughout Costa Rica to be trained for better managing risks on their farms, as well as...
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Digital Services that Will Pay VAT from October was Reduced
From 108 to 19 was reduced the amount of cross-border digital services with which the collection of the Value Added Tax (VAT) for said sector will begin, as of October 1.The General Directorate of Taxation, of the Ministry of...
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Citizens Support Costa Rica’s Development Model Amid Economic and Health Crisis
The impact derived from the health emergency caused by COVID-19 on the country's economic situation is undeniable, but even in this context; citizens recognize the importance of Costa Rica continuing to invest in infrastructure, health, and education.This was revealed...
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Costa Rica is Ranked Second in Latin America with Regards to Social Progress
Costa Rica ranks second in social progress within Latin America, according to the Social Progress Index (IPS) prepared by the Social Progress Imperative organization. The country, with 83.0 points out of 100, is 37th in the world and is...
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Why Doesn’t Costa Rica Have an Army?
Costa Rica stands as one of the few nations in the world without a standing military, a remarkable political...