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Solís outlines plans for Costa Rica in first Washington appearance as president

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Luis Guillermo Solís made his Washington debut as Costa Rica’s 47th president Thursday morning, speaking on an array of issues ranging from honesty in government to Central American integration and the fight against drug trafficking.

Intel to open new ‘mega-lab’ and hire 350 more Ticos

The new so-called “mega lab,” part of the company’s research and development arm, will carry out quality control testing on Intel products in development before they move on to manufacturing.

President Solís claims quick victory in first US tour

Luis Guillermo Solís kicked off his first trip to the United States as president of Costa Rica Monday by meeting with leaders of Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, California, and announcing one company’s intention to hire hundreds more Ticos.

President Solís seeks meeting with Intel reps during US trip

President Luis Guillermo Solís said he would meet with leaders from Intel in Palo Alto, California, during his first trip to the United States since taking office in May. The trip starts June 9.

Costa Rica shifts view on deficit threat as Solís fights evasion

Costa Rica's government will "definitely" lower the forecast for this year's fiscal deficit as the government steps up efforts to fight tax evasion in the Central American country, Vice President Helio Fallas said.

President-elect Solís announces upcoming US trip to court investors

President-elect Luis Guillermo Solís pledged on Tuesday to maintain and improve the business climate in Costa Rica to help draw more foreign investment to the country.

As Intel scales down, Costa Rica looks to boost medical equipment manufacturing

President Laura Chinchilla and President-elect Luis Guillermo Solís wrangled this week with the political consequences of microchip giant Intel’s exit from Costa Rica, while observers search for the next big high-tech opportunity.

Bank of America, Intel announce thousands of layoffs in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s high-tech and service industries took a hard hit on Tuesday as microchip manufacturer Intel and Bank of America announced roughly 3,000 layoffs between both companies.

Intel to close Costa Rica chip assembly plant, lay off 1,500 workers

Intel Corporation on Tuesday addressed rumors circulating in recent days about the company's future in Costa Rica, saying in a press release they will close their microchip assembly and testing operations in the country over the next six months. A total of 1,500 employees will lose their jobs.

Intel to downsize Costa Rica operations, several media sources report

Intel reportedly plans to move its manufacturing operation to Asia and lay off 1,500 employees.

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