news 1.8 Percent Economic Shrink in Costa Rica; Costa Rica English News Blog Top Searches: • costa rica economy news forecasts • costa rica economic downturn 2009 •
Due to the recession in United States of America, its main trading partner Costa Rica announced that its economy will contract 1.8 percent in 2009. Central Bank President Francisco de Paula Gutierrez told the media that despite the forecast of 2.2 percent growth this year, the economy of Costa Rica was greatly affected by the economic downturn of America. More of the article on the link below.