While in August Costa Rica consumed 965,860 barrels of oil, in September only 954,081 were imported according to figures released by RECOPE. In addition, in the morning traffic reports this week callers noted that traffic seems to be moving much more smoothly that previously. They attributed it to less cars on the […]
Since October 3rd, Nicaragua has reinstated a 20% tax on merchandise that enters the country in trucks via Peñas Blancas. The tax was lifted in April after pressure by truck drivers, but was reinstated in a note dated September 28th, the same day that Costa Rica decided to take Nicaragua to court over the […]
3 superb goals by the Guatemalans in 30 minutes dampened the Ticos euphoria over qualifying for the World Cup in Germany next year. A goal by Roy Myrie on sheer hustle salvaged the Ticos honor somewhat and Jafet Soto had a chance to make it interesting with a penalty shot that sailed high, but […]
