Importers are analyzing the advantages and opportunities of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Colombia, which came into force on August 1st. Pedro Beirute, manager of the Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER), declared that the FTA with Colombia gives commercial security to Costa Rica. Products in growing demand for the Colombian market were identified. Currently, 340 products […]
Archives for September 6, 2016
Treasury is concerned about the tax reform submitted to the Congress
Helio Fallas, Minister of Finances, expressed his concern about a group of tax reforms proposed by the Bar Association to be included in the Anti Fraud Tax project,. He believes that it could weaken the penalties for these offenses. Among the proposed changes there are: -To reduce the minimum penalty for tax offenses such as in […]
Man wanted for unpaid child support ran home-based marijuana lab
Officers of the security forces found a laboratory for hydroponic marijuana in the home of a subject who evaded 600,000 colones in child support payments. The discovery was made on Monday in the community of Tres Marías in Bajo Pilas de Naranjo, Alajuela. The man’s last name is Cubero. As reported by the Ministry of […]
A survey reveals Christiana Figueres is one of the favorites in the UN
A survey conducted by the firm Avaaz, places Hellen Clark, Antonio Guterres and Christiana Figueres as the favorites for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Figueres was ranked second following the question: Who could be an interesting option for Secretary General? The survey covered nearly 1,000 UN employees, dozens of experts and took […]
Minister for Justice and Peace: “I have to keep doing what I’m doing and I can not give in to hatred”
Minister for Justice and Peace Cecilia Sánchez has a back contraction. Her doctor has declared that “accumulated stress” has caused it. This is partly due to the constant criticism to her management, which in the last week turned into dangerous threats. According to Sánchez, people are following her. She is sure about that and she […]
Cocaine shipment hidden in fished sharks was seized by authorities
The Drug Control Police (PCD) intercepted a boat with a Costa Rican flag in the Central Pacific, and found a shipment of cocaine in it. The police arrested 3 Costa Ricans, who carried 212 kilos of cocaine hidden in sacks among the coolers loaded with sharks. The boat was intercepted 130 kilometers from the coast […]