From a statement issued by the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica:

The Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica, has made a brief review of the performance of the sector during 2015, and presents trader's expectations for 2016.

During the third quarter of 2015, the Commerce Sector regained confidence in the country´s economic situation, after the downward trend observed since 2014 stopped for this period.

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