The Free Consumers Association believes that the amount of taxes established by the Ministry of Finance for online purchases are implemented in order to discourage people from buying on the Internet. Erick Ulate, president of the association, said these taxes are collected illegally by the Treasury because there is a law that states that when […]
Archives for January 13, 2017
The United States eliminated the Dry Foot, Wet Foot policy
The United States eliminated the policy that allowed Cuban citizens to obtain residency in the country, even after entering it illegally. The American country will now treat them as immigrants from any other nation. The United States eliminated the mechanism known as “dry foot, wet foot”, whereby Cuban migrants intercepted at sea were sent back […]
Carmen Naranjo Foundation wants to protect Costa Rica’s cultural legacy
Carmen Naranjo Foundation was born in January 2017. It aims to protect and transmit the cultural legacy of Costa Rican writer Carmen Araujo and provide opportunities for new generations. Carmen Naranjo was a Costa Rican figure known for her achievements in the literary field and her work in the public service. Among her works there […]
Do you pay an alimony? This information is for you!
If you pay alimony for a minor, please remember that you have until January 15th to pay the school monthly payment. Eslava Hernández, specialist in family law at BG&A, confirmed the information. The amount to be paid is defined by a judge. Hernández informed that those parents who do not have a defined alimony, a […]
Palmares Traffic Police started operations to control alcohol consumption and informal transportation
On January 12th, Traffic Police started an operation in Palmares: they aimed to prevent drivers from driving under the influence of alcohol, working without the vehicle ownership tax or conducting informal transport. Delfín Cubero, head of the entity in the area, declared that irregularities weren’t found. Furthermore, in order to stop informal transport, officers requested […]
On November 2016, the economic activity of the country presented an inter-annual rate of 4.5%
On November 2016, the economic activity of the country, measured by the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE), registered an inter-annual rate of 4.5% and an average growth of 4.7% in the eleven months of the year. According to information provided by the Central Bank, a year earlier, the growth was 5.5%. The institution informed […]