The government aims to clarify corruption situations in public institutions. To do this, the Executive started a popular consultation in which all citizens can participate. From September 7th to September 18th, Costa Rican citizens can help authorities from the executive branch to learn more about whether there are irregular activities within the services that people […]
Archives for September 8, 2016
The Congress passed the law against bullying
The Legislature passed a bill that aims to prevent and establish corrective measures against bullying. The initiative, promoted by legislators Fabricio Alvarado, from Restauración Nacional, and William Alvarado, from Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), was approved by the Comisión con Potestad Legislativa Plena Primera (the Commission with legislative Power). The new law aims to guarantee […]
Solís is tired of discussing with legislators
The Legislature has strongly criticized Luis Guillermo Solís’ government. It has mainly refered to the bill against tax fraud that is being discussed in Parliament and it has also criticized the Ministry of Finance. Phrases like “the government is shameless, it is disgusting,” issued by legislator Rosibel Ramos weren’t answerd by the president, who only […]
University would be closed for a year if the sales of diplomas are confirmed
The maximum penalty for the educational centers that sell diplomas is to be closed for a year. Then they could operate again. The National Council of Higher Private University Education (CONESUP) admits that the penalty is an example of the weak legal frame which controls the higher private education. As consequence, Mauricio Azofeifa, Council spokesman, declared that […]
OIJ dismantled an important gang of car thieves
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) arrested 18 people linked to an organized criminal gang dedicated to car theft. It operated in 4 provinces: Heredia, San José, Limón and Alajuela. Walter Espinoza, OIJ director, explained that this is one of the most important criminal organizations in the country. He also informed that they were related to […]
Costa Ricans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction
From July 26th to August 10th, 2016 a coordinated telephone survey was conducted by the Center for Research and Politics Studies, La Universidad weekly newspaper and the School of Political Sciences at the University Of Costa Rica (UCR). 798 people over 18 years old participated. The results are the following: 60.7% of people rated as poor or […]