Regardless of whether the President is Luis Guillermo Solís opposition or Johnny Araya, the success of the new legislature depends on the political parties negotiating with each other. Otherwise, Congress would fall into paralysis. If Araya wins, he will have 18 members of his National Liberation Party (PLN) to count on among the legislature. The […]
Archives for February 4, 2014
Programming for FIA subject to Supreme Court of Elections
Opening of the International Festival of Arts (FIA) is in jeopardy, as the first weekend of activities will coincide with the runoff vote for April 6th. According to provisions of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, activities requiring massive movement of people are prohibited on the day of and one day before the election. Director of the […]
78 percent of companies owe tax for 2014
Nearly 420,277 companies (78 percent) have not paid the flat rate tax on corporations for the period of 2014, according to information from Banco de Costa Rica (BCR). The deadline to pay was Friday, and unpaid companies receive a fine of ¢92.50 per day for active corporations and ¢46.20 for inactive corporations. Companies that fail […]
22,000 vehicle owners risk fine for plate change
Since Friday, about 22,000 owners of vehicles with plates ending in the number 2, risk a fine of ¢20,000 for continuing to drive with their old plates. Last year plates were changed for those ending in the number 1. Vehicle owners can make the change personally at offices of the Registro Nacional or online through […]
TSE helicopter goes down in Chirripo
Two pilots and an employee of the electoral court are reported in stable condition after their helicopter, a MSP-013 went down near the community of Nimari-ñac in Chirripó, Turrialba. The crash occurred after a tail rotor problem at take off. Crew and passengers were transferred by another helicopter to Hospital México for evaluation. Source crhoy.com