newman 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 $620+ dollars a month for CAJA? Las Crucitas mine in arbitration for $92milllion (and expecxted to win), OAS (contractor for San Ramon/Sann Jose highway due to be paid $35 million by 15 March for a broken contract (which they are not backing off of, and which goes to over $500 million as agreed to in the contract for non-completion if deadline of 15 March not met), the container port at Moin in limbo and APM terminals wanted to begin work last September, and now the Diputados want to put a 30% tax on foreign investments? Can anyone explain to me what is happening with this country?? It is on the verge of extinction!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David C. Murray 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Based upon the things you listed, it's really pretty straightforward and hardly mysterious. The country has new and substantial obligations which, apparently, it cannot avoid. To meet those obligations, it must increase revenues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesselongworth 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 They need to increase revenues by collecting from the elite Ticos who avoid taxes and caja payments. Oh wait, that's who makes the laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom and Marcia 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Massive debt, unemployment, crumbling infrastructure, rising health care costs, do nothing government, small super rich upper class. What's with those Gringos? Why can't they fix their problems? Is the government corrupt? Do the rich make the laws? T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibas9 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) How many times on this Forum I have read postings from USA Expats; I came to Ticoland because "I am tired of USA Big Brother messing with my life" . Appears "the chickens have come here to Roost" here in Ticoland. However, What are the other options like returning to the USA?? Because of economic reasons I could not do this and there are a lot of other USA Expats in this same boat. Sadly, It appears to be "'pay or go" for many CR Residents. Edited February 15, 2014 by tibas9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCORP 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Like every other country, not only start collecting taxes from those who avoid them, but also start trying to reduce expenses, waste and theft. Probably would help some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronofboston 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Originally Posted incorrectly Under "ARCR Increases "Time for PLAN B. I am having my son (USA) assemble two sets of documents for Residency in Panama and Nicaragua. By filing myself without a lawyer it should only cost a couple hundred dollars. Should the Cost of Living, Caja, and other cost factors exceed my monthly retirement funds, at least I'm prepared. I also have maintained my "Part B" Medicare back in the states while I await Caja. NO, I don't want to leave and hope the day doesn't come, but if they don't want me here at least I'm prepared. Before someone jumps all over me for abandoning the ship, that is not my intention, as I state should the "costs exceed my income". I have too much invested in relocating to CR and Residency. This is where we chose to retire, but it seems as though new roadblocks are becoming commonplace. I do recognize Nic. and Panama may not have National Health Care but I'm only 3hrs. Air away from US health care. If you GOOGLE Nicaragua Residency you'll see it is what CR was 10 years ago, $600/mo retirement. Pura Vida Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
