Have you heard of hydrogen, electric cars? You probaby have, especially because their eco-friendly qualities make them an attractive alternative for transportation. Former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang and his company, Ad Astra Rocket, are driving the high pressure, hydrogen-storage project to create a generator that works as source of energy for these cars in […]
Archives for October 25, 2016
Minister urges cell phone companies to be cautious regarding rates’ deregulation
The State would stop setting the rates for mobile and internet services but would remain vigilant on the quality of the services provided by the companies if the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) manages to define the relevant markets. This discussion is about the definition of 11 new markets that will set the ‘effective competition’ for […]
Lawyer allegedly facilitated dozens of abortions
On Saturday, a woman was arrested for allegedly operating a clandestine abortion clinic. However, the woman, named Morales, had no medical knowledge, since she is actually a lawyer. Morales, 38, was arrested Desamparados Fallas and she was later released with precautionary measures. Apparently, women paid up to 30,000 colones for an ultrasound on the first […]
A new victim from Cinchona’s tragedy
The tragedy of Cinchona claimed its 14th victim. It was confirmed by Yomaira Méndez, from Heredia Hospital. Authorities informed that the new victim was Zulay Villalobos. Priscilla Balmaceda, assistant physician from the medical direction of San Vicente de Paul Hospital, stated that Villalobos had severe lesions in her abdomen and thorax. She died at the […]
Depreciation’s Macroeconomic Effects report
The 2008-and-2014 depreciations of the colon regarding the dollar were related to an effect of contraction for the national economy, in which there were increases in inflation and interest rates and a reduction in credits. In addition, in the labor market, the depreciation was accompanied by a reduction of employment and a contraction of real […]
Bonuses will consume 42.5% from the 2.5-billion-colon salary budget for 2017
According to an analysis from the Office of the Comptroller General regarding the national budget for 2017, salary incentives will consume 42.5% out of the 2.5 billion colones that the government aims to spend on salaries in 2017, That percentage is slightly higher than spending on basic salaries, which will reach 39.8%. and it is […]