Author Archives: Daniel Woodall

To say the nation’s finances are shaky is an understatement

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Daniel Woodall

Deficit spending and the proposal to raise taxes have put Costa Rica on the world stage. A column in Sunday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal compares fiscal policy in Costa Rica to the situations in Greece and Argentina. The … Continue reading →

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New arrivals helping to free the Internet of its chains

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Daniel Woodall
New arrivals helping to free the Internet of its chains

Opening of the telecommunications market in Costa Rica is starting to provide real options for Internet consumers in Costa Rica. The biggest change happened earlier this year when Amnet cable decided to drop Radiográfica Costarricense S.A., the state-owned Internet provider, … Continue reading →

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Unlocked Apple iPhones give international travelers an edge

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Daniel Woodall

Apple Inc. Monday officially launched the sale of the iPhone independent of any cell phone contract. The phones come unlocked for any carrier worldwide, and prices for the iPhone 4 start at $649. The same model is available for $199 … Continue reading →

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Country struggles to provide technical training for young

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Daniel Woodall

President Laura Chinchilla met with executives at Intel Corp. in California earlier this month and invited the company to expand its operations in Costa Rica. Exports of Intel microprocessors account for 20 percent of value of the nation’s trade, which … Continue reading →

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