A study shows that about 83% of social network and Internet users in Latin America feel exposed, mainly when using Facebook. Eset security company conducted the consultation during 2016 and determined that 31% of people said that they are outraged by the ease with which personal information is filtered, in the absence of online services […]
Archives for February 24, 2017
Mayor justifies building park over Calvo cemetery
The mayor of San José, Johnny Araya, justified the construction of a technology park and a university center for technology training on Calvo cemetery, despite criticism from some sectors. Araya said that the work would be part of a high-tech corridor in the area between La Sabana and Plan Víquez, parallel to the train line. […]
An American tourist was hit by a diplomatic vehicle in San José
An American tourist was hit by a vehicle in San José on February 18th. She, and at least 3 witnesses, reported a Nissan brand vehicle, model X-Trail, plate 777669, as the person responsible for the incident and, according to the complaint, the person fled. According to the National Registry, the vehicle involved would belong to […]
CCSS re-launches mortgage loans with IVM resources
The board of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) created two new types of mortgage loans for the insured population. The provision is part of the institution’s strategies to try and strengthen the reserve of the Disability, Old Age and Death (IVM) regime. The CCSS has ¢ 12.5 billion available in this portfolio of […]
Costa Rica joins Convention on Cybercrime
Costa Rican legislators approved the accession of the country to the European Convention on Cybercrime (CEC) in the first reading, with the intention of complementing the current Law 9048 on Computer and Related Offenses of Title VI of the Criminal Code. The process began in August 2012, when the Executive Power presented to the plenary […]
Government raises import tax on sugar
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry raised taxes on sugar imported from Brazil in 3.67%, a figure that is lower than the 6.8% originally announced. Minister Geanina Dinarte partially accepted the appeal filed by the importing company Maquila Lama and backed its initial decision. The measure would also reject the appeal filed by the […]