The money that the State of Costa Rica will lose in the dispute over the failed concession of the Crucitas mine will come from taxpayer's pockets.
Editorial
During the 20 year period of the soap opera that is Crucitas gold mine, none of the individuals who are involved in one way or another have suffered any financial loss and many, on the contrary, have seen an increase in their income and their bank accounts.
Mexico opened an additional import quota of 250.000 tons, as it faces low domestic sugar production.
Central American sugar growers seek to benefit from this situation. They expect exports to reach 2.8 million tons, explained José Orive, director of AICA, an association of Central American sugar growers.
“In 2009, Guatemala exported 277.000 tons of sugar to Mexico, a 900% increase when compared the 30.000 of a regular year.