Archives for April 2017

A group of at least 60 people demonstrated outside an agency in San José, for a supposed breach of a trip they have scheduled for Easter. Jorge Murillo stated that he arrived at 7:30 am to the establishment to consult for a Disney vacation package that he paid last year. Mr. Jorge’s wife tried to […]

US President Donald Trump’s government unveiled a plan to limit a visa program for technology-sector immigrant workers. The plan includes measures to detect cases of “fraud and abuse” of the H-1B visa program, and a warning from the Department of Justice so companies do not discriminate American workers. Guidelines published last week establish a clear definition […]

Yesterday at 7 am, José María Figueres entered the tent for the first time. He seemed calm and peaceful, but he didn’t have the smile and the joy he had on Sunday. Figueres took the microphone, greeted and, just like Sunday night, he told Álvarez to be calm. He declared himself optimistic and even considered […]

A study by ARESEP revealed that although users use the train service due to its speed and those who travel the most are workers and students, they claim that they do not feel comfortable with the service. For users, the high temperature of the wagons, security in the stops and availability of seats are some […]

Humans are not a natural prey for crocodiles. However, it is important to respect their territory. Therefore, follow these six basic tips to minimize the risk of an attack from this powerful predator. 1. Get information: If you plan to visit beaches, rivers or ponds, talk to locals and ask them if there are crocodiles […]

If you are a customer of the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) and use ATMs from another entity, you will be charged $1.25 for each transaction. Said measure applies for any amount withdrawn with debit cards from the BCR and from Kristal. According to the banking institution, this is a process of standardization of commissions. […]