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Unemployment and underemployment rates remain high in Costa Rica

Unemployment in Costa Rica was 21.9% in the August-October quarter.

OECD expects gradual economic recovery in Costa Rica but worries about debt

After enduring the effects of Covid-19, Costa Rica will experience a gradual economic recovery starting in 2021.

Costa Rica warns Biden that pandemic, climate change will increase migration

The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, asked US President-elect Joe Biden to lead multilateral action to face the economic impacts of Covid-19 and climate change

President Alvarado speaks with US President-elect Biden

The call marked the first official conversation between Alvarado and Biden since the US elections were held on November 3. 

Decarbonization will bring significant economic benefits to Costa Rica, study says

Costa Rica's decarbonization plan, which seeks to transform the economy through low-emission transport and production systems, will provide the country with net economic benefits of $41 billion over 30 years.

Unemployment in Costa Rica at 22% as pandemic effects continue

Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 22% in the July-September quarter, slightly lower than the previous period but still severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

News briefs: Costa Rica news highlights to start your week

We hope you're reading this with a delicious Costa Rican coffee or traditional gallo pinto. Here's the Costa Rica (and regional) news you should know as a new week begins. 

Costa Rica begins new dialogue in search of solution to serious fiscal crisis

The Minister of Labor, Geannina Dinarte, highlighted that on the first day of the dialogue, the interest of the sectors in reaching agreements was evident.

Blockades are back: Protests block two roads Thursday [updated]

Because blockades can change regularly, we recommend using Waze to plan your route — and a suitable backup — before driving.

Legislative Assembly approves project eliminating annuities

President Carlos Alvarado has said Costa Rica must tighten its belts and reduce costs in order to preserve the country’s economic stability. 

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