On June, 06th, at approximately 3 p.m. a Tornado was reported in Cartago. The rotating column of air lifted at least two rooftops and power lines in the location. The report was made through the 9-1-1, as confirmed by the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and it happened near the train station in Cartago, opposite Metrocentro. […]
Archives for June 2016
Government wants to collect taxes on revenues made abroad
The government seeks to reform the income tax to make individuals and companies declare and pay taxes on revenues generated abroad. According to deputy minister of revenue, Fernando Rodriguez, the government wants to include a provision on the income tax bill, which will require persons or companies with tax residency in Costa Rica to declare […]
Costa Rica seeks funds to buy radar systems needed to fight drug trafficking
The Security Ministry seeks funds to buy 10 mobile radar systems that would be used to detect light airplanes carrying drugs. According to security minister, Gustavo Mata, the purchase is necessary because the amount of drugs crossing over the country’s coasts is expected to reach 1,700 tons per year. Costa Rica lacks radar systems capable of detecting […]
Costa Rica loses blood donors over unsubstantiated myths
The myths surrounding blood donation prevent people from saving lives. Danny Cabezas, an attending physician at the National Blood Bank, said that people refuse to donate because they believe unsubstantiated myths that claim it makes people gain weight, get infections or spend the rest of the day feeling weak, among other things. However, according to […]
Has the vehicular restriction worked?
In 2008, during Oscar Arias’ the second term, the town of San José implemented vehicular restriction, aiming to reduce traffic, pollution and fuel consumption. Eight years later, however, it seems this hasn’t been achieved. A study published last Friday by Air Analysis Laboratory of the National University (UNA) indicates that contamination rates grow between 11 […]
Professional associations won’t pay their members’ taxes
An audit of the Comptroller General’s Office revealed that 56% of liberal professionals do not pay taxes on their profits. However, professional associations claim they have no authority to oversee the matter, since their only role is to oversee there are no unethical practices from professionals. According to their representatives, supervising the payment of taxes […]