The Agricultural Affairs Commission of the Congress agreed to ask the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) to immediately stop massive imports of milled rice. Members of the legislative panel unanimously approved a motion in which they argue that domestic producers are being driven to ruin by massive imports. According to legislators, the executive […]
Archives for January 2017
Executive confident that relations with the Assembly remain good after Álvarez’ resignation
The government saw Antonio Álvarez Desanti as a mediator in the Legislature regarding the discussion of various projects. The announcement that he will leave the presidency of the Legislature makes the Executive think about the consequences. Now the Congress is in the hands of Vice President José Alberto Alfaro, a legislator from the Libertarian Movement, […]
Criminal complaint against gay marriage is at a halt
The criminal complaint filed by the Civil Registry to the Public Prosecutor against the marriage of two women, Laura Florez-Estrada and Jasmine Elizondo has slowed down, according to Marco Castillo, a notary who participated in the wedding and leader of the Diversity Movement. Castillo explained that the process is being halted because he and the […]
Figueres officially announces pre-candidacy in PLN
On Wednesday afternoon, José María Figueres officially announced his candidacy to the authorities of the National Liberation Party (PLN). The former president officially announced his participation in the verdiblancos convention to be held on April 2nd. Álvarez Desanti was the first candidate, followed by legislator Rolando Gonzalez and finally Figueres. Sigifredo Aiza, on the other […]
UCCAEP recommends telework due to prolonged closure of La Platina
Telework can be one of the options to mitigate the impacts of the closure of the bridge in the direction Alajuela-San José for more than a month. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) announced that the closure will be extended for a period of around 6 weeks. This measure will start […]
Enjoy Palmares without spoiling the party!
Palmares is the “town to make friends”, but for many, it is also the town “to make a fool of yourself”. But overdrinking could bring serious consequences. Dr. Sebastian Marín, addiction specialist of the Institute of Drug Abuse and Dependence (IAFA), said the popular belief that one of the main objectives of this activity if […]