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The Tico Times Weekly Digest: Jan. 28, 2019

Costa Rica recognizes Juan Guaidó as the interim President of Venezuela, Nicaragua continues to blame Costa Rica for clashes and more in this week’s digest.

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Costa Rica recognizes Juan Guaidó as President of Venezuela; Maduro severs ties with US, expels diplomats:

http://bit.ly/2FSUnB9

Puerto Viejo Deep Dive – Speeding on Route 256 killing animals, reshaping mobility:

http://bit.ly/2DB6hgw

Puerto Viejo Deep Dive – Costa Rica free from plastic:

http://bit.ly/2sSBHc0

Costa Rica reduces fiscal deficit more than anticipated:

http://bit.ly/2UfWAts

Costa Rica proposes law to legalize (and tax) ride-hailing app Uber:

http://bit.ly/2UjZr4B

Uber – Proposed law a start, but “far from a proposal that encourages innovation:”

http://bit.ly/2DE1n2q

Off the Eaten Path – Don Doner:

http://bit.ly/2RR2Taa

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