The fast-food brand Burger King is returning to Costa Rica, after sealing an agreement with a new franchisee that will operate the chain in the local market. According to a press release, the franchisee will present the reopening plan on June, 14th. Burger King left Costa Rica on October 2015, after a breach-of-contract conflict with […]
Archives for June 13, 2016
RECOPE asks for fuel price increase
Costa Rica’s oil refinery (RECOPE) requested authorization to increase gas and diesel prices, for what would be the third rise of 2016. If the request is approved, a super gas liter would go up from ¢518 to ¢602; regular gas would increase from ¢498 to ¢568/l; and diesel cost would rise from ¢380 to ¢450/l. […]
28 more people affected by Zika within a week
Since last week, there have been 28 more Zika cases for a total of 98 people infected in Costa Rica. According to an official report updated on June, 8th, there were 63 cases located in Garabito district, in Puntarenas province. The health ministry has sent 50 sanitary workers to contain the disease in this area. […]