The transit through the bridge over Virilla River, known as La Platina, will be closed for a month. The closure, first in the direction Alajuela-San and then in the opposite direction, is necessary to work on the bearing surface, because the work at the bottom of the bridge is already completed. The closure will begin […]
Archives for January 12, 2017
Executive Power: the public employment project will not be withdrawn from Congress
The Executive Power was clear: the public employment project will not be withdrawn from Congress. This would make the unions call for a general strike during the first days of February. This is completely unnecessary for the government, since they believe the dialogue is part of what is needed in a democracy. However, beyond these […]
Legislators seek to stop massive imports of rice
The Agricultural Affairs Commission of the Congress agreed to ask the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) to immediately stop massive imports of milled rice. Members of the legislative panel unanimously approved a motion in which they argue that domestic producers are being driven to ruin by massive imports. According to legislators, the executive […]
Executive confident that relations with the Assembly remain good after Álvarez’ resignation
The government saw Antonio Álvarez Desanti as a mediator in the Legislature regarding the discussion of various projects. The announcement that he will leave the presidency of the Legislature makes the Executive think about the consequences. Now the Congress is in the hands of Vice President José Alberto Alfaro, a legislator from the Libertarian Movement, […]
Criminal complaint against gay marriage is at a halt
The criminal complaint filed by the Civil Registry to the Public Prosecutor against the marriage of two women, Laura Florez-Estrada and Jasmine Elizondo has slowed down, according to Marco Castillo, a notary who participated in the wedding and leader of the Diversity Movement. Castillo explained that the process is being halted because he and the […]
Figueres officially announces pre-candidacy in PLN
On Wednesday afternoon, José María Figueres officially announced his candidacy to the authorities of the National Liberation Party (PLN). The former president officially announced his participation in the verdiblancos convention to be held on April 2nd. Álvarez Desanti was the first candidate, followed by legislator Rolando Gonzalez and finally Figueres. Sigifredo Aiza, on the other […]