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The VAT is going to impact us all but to what extent? Most of us have questions about if we will have to pay more in rent, at the supermarket,…

The changes being made this year to the “canasta basica,” or basic basket, have sparked some discussion and debate. Why are some nutritional foods being taken off of this list…

29 products that used to be tax free will now have a 13% sales tax added. This is because they were taken out of the “canasta basica.” Some are concerned…

Costa Rica News – Family budgets are a tricky thing to figure out. There are some items that influence the consumer price index more than others, such as the purchase of…

Costa Rica News – There are about 150 electric vehicles in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica News -Investment is moving away from Costa Rica because of high electricity rates. Our rates are actually the highest in Central America.

Costa Rica News – We will likely ring in the new year with a reduction in the price of super and regular gas.

Costa Rica News – Recope has to pay ¢7,000 million (over $12 million) per case to ICE in compensation for damage caused by the late delivery of fuel meant to generate…