During the first quarter of the year, Costa Rica was able to save 27.8% ($89 million) in the oil bill compared to the same period last year. The price of a barrel of crude went from $65 in 2015 to $44 this year. The bill fell despite a 5.5% increase in the amount of imported […]
Archives for July 5, 2016
National Bank of Fertilized Eggs is no longer on the table
The Health Ministry backtracked its decision to create a national bank to keep in vitro fertilization (IVF) eggs that were not transferred to the woman. Minister Fernando Llorca confirmed that the plan was discarded and instead the ministry would require IVF centers to keep the eggs in their laboratories and report them to the Ministry […]
12 new roadworks on route 27 with $10 million trust
The National Concessions Council (CNC) will develop a series of roadworks on Route 27 between San José and Caldera, with a trust fund of $10 million, countersigned by the Comptroller General of the Republic (CNR). These funds will be used to finance roadworks not covered in the original concessions for this road. Silvia Jiménez, Technical […]
PAC members face trial for alleged fraud
Mainor Sterling Araya and Manuel Antonio Bolaños Murillo, members of the Party Acción Ciudadana (PAC) now face trial for alleged fraud against the State. The Public Prosecutor accuses the defendants of illegally collecting 16.2 million colones during the 2010 election campaign. Sterling was the treasurer of the political group at the time, while Bolanos assisted […]
6 Keys to prevent RSV
The RSV or respiratory syncytial virus is a very severe disease that has already killed six Costa Rican children. This virus causes symptoms similar to those of a cold (fever, loss of appetite, runny nose, cough and wheezing). However, it can be dangerous, especially for infants and the elderly. The RSV spreads through coughing and […]