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Crews continue working to remove debris from Costa Rica’s Route 32, which remains closed on Monday

The removal of more than 4,000 cubic meters of debris that over the weekend blocked Costa Rica's Route 32 between San José and Limón continued on Monday, with officials from the Public Works and Transport Ministry estimating that transit on the highway would remain closed at least until Tuesday.

Costa Rican exporters report Route 32 closure cost them an extra $800,000 

The Costa Rican Chamber of Exporters reported that the highway closure increased transport expenses for its associates by up to 30 percent.

Hewlett-Packard’s split will not affect Costa Rica operation, company says

The change only will apply at the operational level and will not have any impact on the company's staff in the country, currently at over 6,000 employees, HP reported.

Nearly half of Costa Rican employers say it’s hard to find adequate staff

A majority of employers surveyed in a recent study said most recent graduates here are ineligible to be hired because they lack technical skills and experience.

Airlines announce new flights to Costa Rica from US, Mexico

New flights will connect Costa Rica's international terminals in San José and Liberia to Boston, St. Louis and Mexico City.

Residents OK to return home after flooding, officials say

A noticeable decrease in rainfall prompted National Emergency Commission officials on Thursday to give the green light for hundreds of families in six shelters to return to their homes in the northern and Caribbean regions of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica court orders new trial against ex-President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez and 7 other former public officials

A financial crimes court on Tuesday ordered a new trial to move forward against Costa Rica's former President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Echeverría and seven other public officials in a case involving charges of alleged embezzlement involving two state-owned agencies.

Johnny Araya will not represent National Liberation Party in 2016 mayoral race

Ex-presidential candidate and former San José Mayor Johnny Araya Monge on Wednesday evening said he will not seek to become the National Liberation Party’s candidate to lead San José’s Municipality next year.

Costa Rica successfully tests new missing child alert system

Public Security Ministry officials have reported the first successful test of a new emergency system for broadcasting alerts following the disappearance of a minor, known as SAN. The first alert helped locate a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Monday in the Alajuela canton of San Ramón.

Government promises solutions to local producers hurt by import prices

Casa Presidencial promised farmers an official proposal to address their concerns by Wednesday at 3 p.m.

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