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Everything in line to continue export of milk to Nicaragua
After nearly a month since Nicaragua banned the export of milk from Costa Rica to their country, it seems that that fire now has smoke leaving it instead of flames after both governments reached an agreement.One of the main victims...
Environment
Draft law to support electric vehicles and clean energy
Costa Rica started the movement toward vehicle renovation to become a country that incentivizes the use of electric vehicles and clean energy. A preliminary study revealed that the additional cost in an electricity bill for charging an electric vehicle would be...
Health
New research on legalization of medical marijuana
This week, research found that states in the U.S. that legalized medical marijuana — which is sometimes recommended for symptoms like chronic pain, anxiety or depression — saw declines in the number of Medicare prescriptions for drugs used to treat...
Environment
Oil and gas create conflict near Isla Bolanos
Executive summary:Having the right to exploit the potential multi-million dollar deposits of oil and gas below the Pacific Ocean could be one of the reasons for the dispute with Nicaragua near Isla Bolanos. There are several potential deposits of natural...
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Universal to expand business, opening 3 new stores
The department store Universal announced the expansion of its business and the creation of 3 more stores in the country for the second half of the year.Universal is a chain of department stores dedicated to wholesale and retail, with...
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Learn why fuel is so expensive in Costa Rica
Have you ever wondered where the thousands of millions of colones go that drivers spend every day on each liter of fuel? It is common to think that much of that money is used for payments abroad, but this is not...
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National Household Survey to measure poverty and inequality
Staff of the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) began developing the traditional National Survey of Households (ENAHO) today to again measure the levels of poverty and inequality in Costa Rica.For a month, 188 officials will visit 13,500...
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Brexit will have little impact on investments in Costa Rica
Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, spoke to La Republica about the possible implications Brexit will have in Costa Rica, as well as the investment options that exist for the country and British trade. This is the first time...
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Solís’ visit to Chile is decisive for The Pacific Alliance
To be part of the bloc of The Pacific Alliance (AP) or not will be decided later on through The Government Summit which is being held from June 28th to July 1st in Puerto Varas, Chile to determine whether...
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Government proposes 1.453% of GDP to public universities
The government proposed Thursday that the percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) determined for public universities that benefit from the Special Fund for Higher Education (FEES) will be 1.453% in 2017 and 2018.This percentage would be the same that...
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Costa Rican Hotels Project 66% Occupancy for this July Vacations
Hotels in Costa Rica project an average occupancy rate of 66% during the mid-season holidays. This period is between...