QCOSTARICA — The United States represents 47% of Costa Rica’s exports, so a decision like the one made by Donald Trump to impose further tariffs on imported products starting April 2, including “reciprocal tariffs”, must be followed up, because it could have implications for the business sector. The measure is […]
Daily Archives: March 5, 2025
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Protecting employment and the competitiveness of Costa Rica as a tourist destination is what the tourism sector is asking the deputies about the bill that would allow round-trip travel to any destination in Central America for less than $126. The future of this initiative will be decided today in an […]
QCOSTARICA — Hundreds of hosts of non-traditional accommodations that offer their services on platforms such as Airbnb are asking the deputies of the Tourism Commission to facilitate the formalization before the Ministry of Finance. That is why they advocate for a reform to the law that would provide a definitive […]
A total of 44 Tico deputies approved an initiative that aims to allow people with serious illnesses or who have suffered an accident to withdraw 100% of their pension or in installments of up to five years. Worker Protection Law The initiative, which reforms article 22 of the Worker Protection […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica is in the top 5 of the best countries in Latin America for entrepreneurship, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) published in February 2025. The study analyzes 56 economies around the world, based on 13 factors that influence the environment for starting and growing a […]
A series of free fairs and events that will fill Avenida Escazú, with culture, gastronomy and local and international commerce. Each event will feature gastronomic proposals, live entertainment and spaces for interaction that encourage the encounter between businesses and the community. “At Avenida Escazú we believe in the power of […]
Newell’s Old Boys, featuring Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, finally returned to winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Atlético Tucumán 2-1 on the road in the Argentine Primera División Torneo Apertura. The victory ends a torrid run of five matches without a win, including four consecutive defeats, offering a glimmer of […]
Under strong pressure from US President Donald Trump, Hong Kong firm Hutchison announced Tuesday that it has agreed to transfer its stake in the operation of the Panama Canal and other port facilities to a US consortium. CK Hutchison Holdings will sell 90% of its shares in Panama Ports Company […]