DR-CAFTA: Another Rejection Highlights Risks

September 2008 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Costa Rica's bid to secure membership of the DR-CAFTA agreement with the US suffered yet another setback in September, meaning that a final resolution by the October 1 deadline looks all but dead. An additional extension to the window is likely to be granted, but we warn that a protracted delay would further dent the country's investment appeal at a time when the current account deficit continues to deteriorate rapidly.

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