The workers strike in Mexico Hospital on Monday affects about 90% of the services of the medical center. As confirmed by the press office of the Hospital, only the hematology, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiology cases are currently operating. The heads of the hospital ask for patience from the policyholders who arrived on Monday, to see […]
Archives for August 2016
Police rescued animals last weekend
A police’s important task is to rescue endangered animals, as happened last Friday when they rescued a colt that fell into a pond inhabited by crocodiles. Furthermore, on Sunday, a member of the border police saved a sloth that was trying to cross a busy street in Corredores. In addition, 4 newborn raccoons were rescued and […]
Ministry of Finance: CCSS is not aware of the situation
Helio Fallas, Ministry of Finance made some statements and answered questions regarding the increase of the state contribution to the Regime of Disability, Old Age and Death (IVM) requested by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). There are different criteria because the CCSS just presented a number to Treasury assuming that it had to pay […]
What will happen to the USD exchange rate in the coming months?
According to the Central Bank of Costa Rica, the 2016-2017 Macroeconomic Program Review shows an accumulated depreciation of 2.1% (colon against USD). In addition, private banks increased their foreign currency position in July, which has influenced the exchange rate. September is usually a month with a greater abundance of USD; however, according to analysts at […]
The government seems to ignore transport and business sectors’ problems
The transport and business situation is worrying. However, Luis Guillermo Solis’ government seems to be unaware. The transport sector is going through its biggest crisis in years, not only for the constant traffic jams, but because the administration hasn’t been able to solve problems on that matter and Costa Rica seems to be a big […]
Boost for sustainable cocoa farming in the South
On Friday, farmers from the southern area received a boost for sustainable cocoa production, thanks to an alliance between the Agriculture and Livestock Ministry (MAG) and some private organizations. This will strengthen sustainable cocoa production by 300%. The plan is to train and provide support to those who grow the fruit in Corredores, Golfito and […]