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Foreign direct investment in Costa Rica declines 21 percent, but still beats government prediction

Investments by companies in free-zone regimes helped cushion declines in foreign direct investment in other sectors.

Higher gas prices expected this week

The price of a liter of Super gasoline is expected to increase by 5 percent later this week.

No booze allowed during Holy Week in 27 cantons

Representatives of the main tourism business chambers are not happy with municipalities that plan to enforce the ban.

San José vehicle restrictions suspended for Holy Thursday, Friday

More than 700 traffic cops will be spread out across the country during the holiday week, mostly around popular tourist destinations.

Intel’s exit still affecting Costa Rica export figures

Medical devices now lead national exports and showed a considerable 49.5 percent growth in the first two months of 2015 compared to the same time period last year.

Costa Rican government launches new anti-poverty plan aimed at helping 54,600 families

President Solís' plan aims to unify all 30 of the government's current aid programs into a single welfare system called the “Unique System of Beneficiaries.”

Oceanographers forecast strong waves, rip tides along Costa Rica’s Pacific shores starting Thursday

Experts are warning beachgoers to be aware of strong wave breaks and rip tides, mostly along Costa Rica's northern Pacific beaches.

Caja to offer emergency care only on Holy Thursday, Friday

The Caja will operate normally from Monday to Wednesday of the holiday week.

Ferry service between Puntarenas and Playa Naranjo to restart on Sunday

Pending security inspections, ferry services would restart at 6:30 a.m. leaving from Puntarenas and at 8 a.m. leaving from Playa Naranjo.

Tourism sector wants government support to boost competitiveness

Tourism leaders want a new international airport and more involvement from the Tourism Ministry in government decision-making.

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