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- Referendum passed with 51.6% of the voteLatin Business Chronicle: Costa Rica & CAFTA: What Next?(October 9, 2007)
- Referendum was highly protested
- Costa Rica President Oscar Arias supports DR-CAFTAIPS: CAFTA Not a Solution But an Opportunity, Says Oscar Arias(February 7, 2007)
- Changed from CAFTA to DR-CAFTA after the Dominican Republic signed the agreement
- Dissenters claim influx of cheap goods will hurt Costa Rica's farm communities
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On November 7, 2007, Costa Rica passed a referendum ratifying its membership into the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). The agreement is structured similarly to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), in that members receive favored nation status and improved trade partnerships through the elimination of import/export tariffs.
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Opposition
On February 6, 2007, tens of thousands of Costa Ricans demonstrated in opposition to the ratification of DR-CAFTA. Their main point of contention is that membership with CAFTA will alter the country's social development model, by introducing market bias in favor foreign imports.Bilaterals.org: Opposition to CAFTA strong in Costa Rica
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CAFTA Costa Rica on Amazon
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REGION HAS SQUANDERED ITS BALANCE OF TRADE UNDER CAFTA, SAYS REPORT; COSTA RICA HAS DONE BETTER WITHOUT THE TREATY.: An article from: NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs - $9.95
This digital document is an article from NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs, published by Thomson Gale on October 4, 2007. The length of the article is 2317 words. The p...Amazon
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CAFTA HOLDOUTS NICARAGUA AND COSTA RICA: VASTLY DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO RATIFICATION QUESTION.: An article from: NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs - $5.95
This digital document is an article from NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs, published by Thomson Gale on September 29, 2005. The length of the article is 1599 words. Th...Amazon
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TIA applauds USTR on concluding CAFTA with Costa Rica.(Top News)(U.S. Trade Representative)(Central American Free Trade Agreement)(Telecommunications Industry ... An article from: Latin America Telecom - $5.95
This digital document is an article from Latin America Telecom, published by Information Gatekeepers, Inc. on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 324 words. The page len...Amazon
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CONSTITUTIONAL WAY CLEARED FOR CAFTA IN COSTA RICA; REFERENDUM IS NEXT.: An article from: NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs - $9.95
This digital document is an article from NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs, published by Thomson Gale on July 12, 2007. The length of the article is 1070 words. The pag...Amazon
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ARIAS WINS NARROWLY IN COSTA RICA; CAFTA COULD CLOUD HIS PRESIDENCY.: An article from: NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs - $5.95
This digital document is an article from NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs, published by Thomson Gale on March 2, 2006. The length of the article is 1687 words. The pag...Amazon
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CAFTA Costa Rica Questions
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What are the best surfing locations near Tamarindo in Costa Rica? 3 AnswersThe beach break in front of Witch's Rock Surf Camp is great for learning surfers. The rivermouth out to the right is a great wave that has some good tube rides... read more -
Who do you will predict as the winner of the Mexico - Costa Rica soccer game this weekend? Why? 1 AnswerMexico will win this game this weekend. Currently fourth in the Concacaf (4th with 9 points from 6 games played) qualifying zone which is an unusual position f... read more -
If you vacation in Costa Rica, what dish would you be typically served for breakfast with your eggs? 1 AnswerA member of my family who vacationed in Tamarind, Costa Rica last summer tells me the typical breakfast she was served consisted of a fruit plate, eggs and a br... read more
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