The latest changes made to the draft of the Animal Welfare Law, approved by the Legislative Assembly in the first reading on November 21st, 2016, violates the Political Constitution, according to the Constitutional Court. The Court issued the ruling following a constitutional consultation conducted by several legislators led by the libertarian Otto Guevara. The text […]
Archives for February 2, 2017
Government expects 400 thousand tourists thanks to new conventions center
According to Tourism Minister, Mauricio Ventura, the new National Convention Center will create an additional and gradual income of 400 thousand tourists. These remarks were given at the inauguration of the works carried out by President Luis Guillermo Solís in Barreal de Heredia. The project, which will have a capacity for 4600 people, will cost […]
A bill aims to protect workers
According to a bill intoduced by legislator Humberto Vargas, employers could not dismiss anyone if they are in default with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). The initiative consists of an article (81) that would be added to the Labor Code, which would establish that prohibition. According to the proposal, in order to dismiss […]
Presidency is silent on agreement with BCR to finance Chinese cement
Legislator Patricia Mora wants to know why the Executive branch is interested in financing cement and rod imported from China with Costa Rican funds, following the agreement between the Presidency and Bank of Costa Rica, which provides credit facilities to import cement from that country. Mora questioned President Solís on Tuesday at the press conference […]
A bill aims to reform the Building Law
The Committee on Municipal Affairs of the Legislative Assembly concluded the process of motions to a project that aims to reform the Building Law. The initiative, promoted by legislator Marco Vinicio Redondo, would update the regulations that have been used in the last 50 years. Currently, if you make an arrangement to your house or […]
COSEVI to revive yellow hearts campaign
In just one month, 43 people have died in Costa Rican roads. The high number of deaths drove COSEVI to resume the yellow hearts campaign. In 2004, COSEVI began to paint yellow hearts with a belt to ask drivers to use the safety device. In addition, hearts were painted with a halo, to remember those […]