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Costa Rica's debt threatens trade and jobs

Wednesday, May 14, 2014


 

Costa Rica's public debt is one of the fastest growing in Latin America, daily La República reported.

If the debt continues to grow, the country would soon face increased interest rates and inflation, affecting companies and jobs.

The private sector can include sales tax on services, among other measures, to help the government with its debt.

Full story (in Spanish)