Even though they have big dreams and many projects in mind, Costa Rican women consider their opportunities in the country to grow and meet their goals are a few or nonexistent. A study conducted by Demoscopia company, and supported by the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce, reveals that although 74% of women expect to have better […]
Archives for October 2016
Food and gasoline prices dropped in September
A reduction in food and gasoline prices influenced over the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which produced a negative variation of -0.47% in September, so the accumulated inflation for the year reached 0.49%, the second lowest rate in the last 5 years. Among the goods that had the greater price decline there are onions, tomatoes, potatoes, […]
San José wears pink to fight cancer
A sunny and cool morning, full of good wishes and adrenaline was experienced on Sunday, October 9th during the walk, race and other activities planned by Ana Gabriela Ross Foundation in La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Families, friends, neighbors and personalities gathered, mostly dressed in pink to support the fight against cancer in the country and […]
Costa Ricans would have to pay for their ID after the sixth replacement
Alina Guadamuz proposes that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal charges the cost of the identity card after the sixth replacement request by the holder over a period of 10 years. The idea is not new, but the lawyer intends to stop complaints and find a solution. My proposal is to amend Article 77th of the Organic […]
The municipality of San José and artisans have reached an agreement
Mayor of San José, Johnny Araya informed on October 7th that the municipality and artisans from 13th Street reached an agreement. The document states that the artisans should move to the new Municipal Market, located next to the Garantías Sociales square, within 3 months. The Municipality of San José built the building two years ago […]
Residents of Dos Cercas enjoy a new recreational park
A vacant lot full of garbage, located in Desamparados de Dos Cercas, is now a recreational park that adults and children alike can enjoy . Thanks to the alliance of private and public organizations, the residents of this community can now have fun in the green areas, the communal tables and in the playground for […]