Costa Rica’s inclusion in the Pacific Alliance (AP) divided the national productive sector. Industrials and exporters are in favor, whereas agricultural producers and exporters are against it. The AP is more than a trade agreement, because one of its ambitious goals is to build an area of deep integration towards the free movement of goods, […]
Archives for June 2016
Government aims to cut pensions and raise retirement age
The government drafted a bill that aims to reduce future special scheme pensions of and raise the retirement age. The idea behind the proposal is to calculate the amount of the retirement pension based on 80% of the average of the top 12 salaries for the last two years. Currently, the calculation is made on […]
FAO: climate change threatens to dry out the Caribbean
The Food and Agriculture Organization explained that an increase in the intensity and frequency of droughts in the Caribbean is expected due to climate change. Therefore, countries must improve their ability to cope with this and other problems related to climate, to ensure food and security for the population. The Caribbean faces significant challenges in […]
Exports grew 7%
Costa Rica exports reached $4,124 million in the first quarter of the year, 7% higher compared to the same period last year. The analysis of this result show that free zone exports increased by 13%. The areas with the highest growth rate were industry, with 9% and agriculture with 3%. However, livestock and fishery fell […]
American Girls sell lemonade in San José to help dogs
Two little girls are using their summer break to sell lemonade at 100 colones in the National Park to help abandoned dogs. This park is located in front of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) in San José, and the girls also accept dog food and gifts. Apparently, they will be in Costa Rica for several […]
A study to determine how dangerous is zika for pregnant women
The U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH) will carry out a comprehensive study on zika virus and pregnant women, especially in Latin America. The study began in Puerto Rico and will expand to Brazil, Colombia and other countries. In total, about 10,000 pregnant women were recruited, aiming to collect data to determine the extent of […]