The number of young people aged 15 to 24 that neither study nor work is increasingly higher, which makes them part of the so – called ‘ninis’ who “float” in society without a defined course, thus hurting the economy. The Observatory of the Economic and Social Situation of the National University (UNA) said that the […]
Archives for May 2016
33.4% of the population wouldn’t support any former president
The latest survey by the Center for Research and Policy Studies (CIEP), University of Costa Rica, said that, if elections were held today, 33.4% of Costa Ricans would not support any candidate who has already occupied the presidential chair. However, the study shows that 63.9% of respondents would support a former president, but none of […]
5 lawyers arrested in a auto theft gang
The judicial investigation police (OIJ) dismantled an auto robbery band in 10 raids deployed in several points of the Great Metropolitan Area. Christian Montenegro, deputy chief of the criminal investigation department, said that 14 people were detained, among they there are five notary lawyers. These subjects would rob cars in Costa Rica and Panama, then […]
Legislators rush debate on project against tax fraud
The bill to fight tax evasion will be revisited as a priority by the Congressional Committee on Financial Affairs, said the president of the parliamentary body, Rosibel Ramos. The legislator explained that Casa Presidencial was also committed to promote a faster approval of this initiative, which includes the controversial proposal for a registry of corporations’ shareholders. […]
Rescued Margay is released into the wild
The male margay who survived a hit in Guanacaste was released in its natural habitat, reported the Las Pumas Rescue Center. Fuerza Pública officers aided him, rescued him and took him to the rehabilitation center. The release was made possible through collaboration with officials of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), who used specialized […]
Gonvernment in a rush to meet OECD requirements
In June, the Government will have to explain to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) the progress it has made in competition. Carlos Mora, deputy economy minister, said the government is still in time to deliver the text to the Congres, and explained that for the preparation of the bill, a working committee […]