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Brazil/Costa Rica: Brazil and CR sign competition rules agreement

By  |  October 29, 2018

The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) of Costa Rica and the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) of Brazil have signed an agreement that aims to promote the exchange of experiences on the application of rules and the principles of economic competition.

“This agreement is important for the country because of the impact it can have on competition policy and regulations in Costa Rica and the way it can contribute to the economic development and welfare of consumers,” stated the MEIC. The agreement is part of a series of actions planned by Costa Rica to advance the process of joining the OECD.

The agreement was signed by Victoria Hernández, Costa Rica’s Minister of Economy, Industry, and Commerce, as well as by the president of CADE, Alexandre Barreto.

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