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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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Increasing the Income Tax and Taxing Bank Transfers are the Government Proposals to the International Monetary Fund
Temporary increases to the sections of Income Tax for individuals and legal entities, and the imposition of a tax on all bank transfers made in the country will mark the proposal in accordance with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...
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Hotel Association Requests to the Government a Controlled Opening of Casinos within Its Accommodations
The Hotel Association of Costa Rica sent a letter to government authorities in recent days, urging the opening of the casinos that are located inside their lodgings. While hotels can open with a capacity of 100% and 50% for...
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New Canadian Airline Begins Operations at Guanacaste Airport
Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) announce the launch...