A reform to the Traffic Law aims to remove the driver license to those who crash the train. The initiative was proposed by legislator Rafael Ortiz. According to the proposal, the driver would accumulate 12 points when he/she disrespects the stop sign and collides with the train or one of its wagons. The total accumulation […]
Archives for February 14, 2017
Police officers are fully equipped!
The equipment purchased by the Traffic Police includes sound level meters, diesel and gas analyzers, video cameras, as well as laser radars, hand helds and motorcycles. This aims to cope with their control, regulation and surveillance tasks on the road. In the case of the sound level meters (20 units) and the diesel and gas […]
Masís: “free competition is not real”
While some consider that opening RECOPE monopoly will be a relief to public spending, investment and improvement of prices as well as service, the Fuel Business Chamber considers that it is a false promise . As explained by its executive director, José Miguel Masís, even though the concept of free competition is attractive, in practice […]
Diabetes: a great threat to the country
Diabetes is an increasing evil in the country: it is affecting 12.8% of the Costa Rican population. Studies conducted by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) indicate that this disease grew by 2% between 2010 and 2014, increasing in that time to about 60.000 more diabetics. Part of the worrying thing is that out […]
78% of the national police stations are in bad or regular conditions
According to deputy minister of Public Security Bernandita Marín, about 78% of the national police stations are in bad or regular conditions. The official explained that the information was obtained after visiting each of the sites, but the number may have changed to date, because authorities have improved the conditions of some and some others […]
Costa Ricans pay the same price for imported and national sugar
Costa Rica is an important sugar producer and exporter. In recent years, the country has established a series of trade restrictions to protect the domestic producer, but that does not mean that there is a direct preferential price for citizens. A kilo of sugar has an average cost of ¢ 640, which is not affected […]