Heredia Service Sector Jobs Hindered by Traffic
Heredia is well-known for free trade zones and the global services industry. However, a lack of road infrastructure investment could halt its growth.
Mayor of Belen, Horacio Alvarado, suggested that restrictions on new construction projects, issued by the country’s Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, are taking their toll. Traffic jams have reportedly hindered the creation of 3,000 jobs in the area’s service sector industry. The Ministry of Public Works imposed the restrictions seeking solutions to traffic chaos, which lengthens the travel time for many commuters in the province.
Belen was in the headlines a 2-3 years ago when Intel closed its factory there. However, traffic congestion was not among the reasons cited for closure. In 2015, Bosch Service Solutions set up a service center in Heredia creating nearly 300 jobs.
Source: www.nearshoreamericas.com
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