Costa Rican and Bolivian businessmen signed an agreement in order to increase trade between the two countries. The agreement was signed between the Costa Rican Chamber of Foreign Trade (Crecex) and the National Chamber of Commerce of Bolivia. Bolivia presents itself as an interesting offer with innovative proposals for the Costa Rican consumer,” said José […]
Archives for December 13, 2016
Egalitarian marriage project divides the PAC
The proposed equal marriage law divides the legislative faction of the ruling Citizen Action Party (PAC). Four of the 13 legislators oppose a call made by the leadership of the political group last week to back this initiative, which allows homosexual couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples. Those who object to the […]
More dental services in Heredia’s Ebais
The health area of San Rafael de Heredia enabled decentralizeded dentistry equipment in each Ebais, in addition to the existing ones in the health area headquarters. The Ebais of Getsemaní, Los Angeles and Concepción. According to Dr. José Pablo Campos, director general of the area, each of these Ebais will have a dental equipment and […]
The ‘marchamo’ is one of Costa Rican’s favorite Christmas gifts
At Christmas, many receive a gift that might seem strange: the payment of the right of circulation or vehicle ownership tax. According to Roger Arias, Deputy Head of the Directorate of Solidarity Insurers of INS, the number of people who pay their ‘marchamo’ shows a considerable increase after December 24th. The official commented that there […]
Fires claimed the lives of 100 people since 2011
According the statistics of the Fire Department, since 2011, a total of 100 people died as a result of fires in the country. The entity asks citizens not to lower their guards, especially in December, when fires occurrence increases 35% more than the rest of the year. On average, we report a structural fire every […]
Summer is coming! Rains will drop this week
Everyone wonders what happened to the characteristic summer of December. It seems that this year it was a little delayed. But it’s approaching now, so rainfall will decrease. This is due to a slight decrease in humidity in the atmosphere over the country, which brings better weather conditions compared to the last days, according to […]