Comments on: National holiday marred by protests and unrest (VIDEO)

By: Parritaman

Parritaman — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:16:00 +0000

Things are getting so expensive in Costa Rica that even the Gringos are leaving. Many homes in gated communities are up for sale, as the cost of electrical power to operate air conditioners is astronomical. The import tax on a refigerator is over 80% today, an item which is a necessity of life. It is sad to see Costa Rica die, but there does not seem to be any hope in site.

By: georgechapogas

georgechapogas — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:29:00 +0000

so curious, you are becoming a libertarian, or believe that a government run by different people can be run efficiently without corruption, or little corruption and by and large operate to the benefit of “the people”?

By: Daniela Rosaura

Daniela Rosaura — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:16:00 +0000

Yes, what with all the government monopolies squeezing every cent they can out of the people, the government squandering huge sums of money while constantly accepting more and more loans, increasing taxes, and giving themselves obscene salaries, life here is more and more like being in a swimming pool filled with sharks and pirañas.

By: Art Sulenski

Art Sulenski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

This was a problem caused by a government who are giving away Costa Rican jobs, social security benefits and taxes that would have been collected instead the government will try and raise more taxes on folks to pay for what they give away. The people are right, there is no benefit to them who can’t afford to pay the cost of a highway whose profits will go to another country.