Costa Rica to grow 3.3 percent this year

Costa Rica's economy is set to grow 3.3 percent this year, according to a study by the state university, Universidad de Costa Rica.

The figure is lower than the 5 percent growth the country saw last year, and coincides with the central bank estimates of 3 percent.

The study showed the economy was affected by a slump in external demand, which has affected the country's productive sectors.




Full story (in Spanish)