Nov 2, 2015
Week starts with the Central Bank reference buying rate of 540.43 CRC and selling rate of 528.01 CRC to 1 USD You can chechk more information about this at the following link:... leer más
Nov 2, 2015
A number of armed gangs steal outboard motors and fishing nets from fishermen on the pacific coast. Coastguards are worried that those affected are afraid to denounce such acts. Read more about this at the following links: http://www.nacion.com/sucesos/crimenes-asaltos/Pescador-volviendo-insostenible_0_1520248013.html... leer más
Nov 2, 2015
The announced strike will affect fuel distribution and the 2 ports on the Caribbean coast. Read more about this at the following link: http://www.nacion.com/nacional/servicios-publicos/Huelga-frenaria-muelles-reparto-combustible_0_1520248000.html leer más
Oct 30, 2015
International Monetary Fund warns that an increase of the fiscal deficit public debt rate can lead to an abrupt adjustment of the credit rating and hence a credit closure. It also forecasts an inflation rate of between 2 and 3% for the coming year. Read more about this issue at:... leer más
Oct 30, 2015
Unions from the educational, the oil distribution, so called refinery, port management board and national insurance sectors begin an indefinite strike on Monday, defending collective bargaining and salary bonuses. You can read more abuot this topic at the following link:... leer más
Oct 30, 2015
Study shows that in the last 5 years extreme poverty has risen from 5.8% of the population to 7.2%. The population in this category receives approximately $91.00 a month per person in urban areas while in those in rural ones receive just over $75.00. It also shows that although the unemployment has fallen, the unemployment in those of extreme poverty has risen to 42%. On the other hand in the Province of Guanacaste, the most poverty stricken area of the country, with 33.2% of overall poverty in 2014 has fallen to 27%. You can read more about this at the following link:... leer más
