Today, students at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) will present projects focused on social actions. They were developed in different communities from the 7 provinces. The projects were completely created and executed by the students. 5 of them will be recognized for their work and their effectiveness in the beneficiary communities. In addition, students […]
Archives for November 10, 2016
A Costa Rican is awarded for sustainable-energy project
Joaquín Víquez created his company, Viogaz, in 2009 to produce gas through animal’s manure. 7 years later, he has received a recognition for his sustainable energy project. Last week, he received a notice from MIT Technology Review magazine, which is linked to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from America, and he will receive the […]
The Comptroller pointed out CONAVI’s failures on La Platina Bridge
The Comptroller General of the Republic declared that the National Highway Council (CONAVI) does not have an updated work program for the proper control of the bridge’s project or for the roadworks’ monitoring. The project has a total cost of 7.650.609.711, 75 colones and the Comptroller’s Office noted that there is no Quality Control Plan […]
Chamber of Commerce: Costa Rica must maintain relations with the US
After the results of the US presidential elections, the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica said it is necessary that the country maintains the relationship with its largest trading partner. What matters now is that Costa Rica takes steps to keep this nation as its main trade partner, and the strengthening and whole Central American […]
Donald Trump’s victory divides Costa Rica’s Congress
The triumph of the republican Donald Trump, elected new President of the United States, is dividing the opinions of Costa Rican legislators from different political parties. Among the opinions expressed is that of Rosibel Ramos, from Unidad Social Cristiana Party (PUSC), who is concerned about the commercial implications this could have for Costa Rica. Ramos […]
What are the questions Trump’s whirlwind leaves in Costa Rica?
The future of the relations between Costa Rica and the United States is still difficult to predict but it raises many questions about it. There are reasons for the doubts: USA is Costa Rica’s main trade partner and Trump warned in his campaign that foreign trade policies would vary, with the aim of ordering and […]