Dominican Republic Agrees to Arbitration with Costa Rica

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The Industry and Commerce Ministry of Dominican Republic issued a press release in which it agrees to the process, to “solve a conflict created by tariffs charged on Costa Rican electric conductors”.

They added that the country wants to “reach an understanding with Costa Rica to contribute to an adequate and effective management” of CAFTA-RD, the free trade agreement signed between the Central American nations, the U.S. and Dominican Republic, “by respecting and complying with all commitments established in it”.

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