Costa Rica's exports to stagnate

Costa Rica's exports will remain with no growth for the first time since 2009, when the country was hit by the global economic crisis, Costa Rican daily La República reported.

The government said exports next year would reach $17.2 billion, the same amount for this year's forecast.

Foreign direct investment is expected to reach $2.2 billion by the end of this year, 16 percent more than the initial forecast.

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