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Archives for October 26, 2016

Rafael Ortiz proposed an increase in the tax of non-alcoholic beverages

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legislator from Partido Unión Social Cristiana (PUSC) Rafael Ortiz proposed an increase in the tax of non-alcoholic beverages. The 2% increase in the tax would only last 5 years, and it would include soft drinks, juice concentrates and other liquid beverages, except milk and water. According to Ortiz, the tax was created in July 2001 […]

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There is a new Educational Center for Animal Care in Cartago

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Thanks to an investment of 100 million colones, residents from Vieja Metrópoli, inaugurated the Municipal Educational Center for Animal Care (CMECA); they aim to control the canine overpopulation, to encourage education for animal care, as well as to promote the adoption of stray animals and contribute to public health. Rolando Rodríguez, mayor of Cartago, declared […]

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The government is concerned about the budget reduction

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Government’s concern about the reduction on the budget 2017 is real. However, it has nothing to do with the amount defined by the Committee on Financial Affairs, but where this cut took place. According to the Executive, the impact will affect essential services for the population and that was not taken into account by the […]

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MAG is surprised by the questions regarding agrochemicals’ registration

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On October 25th, the Minister of Agriculture, Luis Felipe Arauz, responded the Ombudman’s questions on the new registry of pesticides that will be enforced within 15 days. Arauz also explained that he requested a hearing with the Ombudsman in order to personally explain the process, because there are very technical aspects, but it was not […]

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140 million colones were paid in disability leaves due to zika, dengue and chikungunya

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

7,585 people received at least 4 days of disability leave per year due to zika, dengue or chikungunya. Data from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) showed that more than 140 million colones were paid in more than 10,000 medical leaves granted to these patients, although not all of them were disabled. The Ministry of […]

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Political debt reduction approved in second reading

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

With 46 votes in favor, the Legislative Assembly approved in second reading a reduction of ¢ 25 billion on the contribution of the State to political parties. The reduction applies to the financing of the presidential campaign of 2018 and 2020 municipal voting. The initiative will reduce the State’s contribution of 0.19% to 0.11% of […]

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