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Programa Estado de la Nación
From the report's abstract, we highlighted the following titles:
¿What is the magnitude of the crisis, and how does it affect the country?
Less access to dignifying income
Social investment levels are maintained despite GDP drop
Important deterioration in stability
New currency exchange regime put to the test
The country's ecological footprint surpasses its capacity
Important must-does in water treatment
Urban planning: multiple, long term challenges in the Greater Metropolitan Area
Legislators come from a few districts
Rising insecurity becomes public debate
Increases in crime rates overshadow some improvements in Justice administration
More Costa Rican presence in the international stage
Source: Estado de la Nación
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