A young professional claims his identity and personal data were stolen to open 13 thousand cell phone lines. The man, who asked to protect his identity by the effects of the investigation, told the press that it wasn’t until two weeks ago when he realized what was happening. Agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) […]
Archives for May 2017
Juan Diego Castro officially announced his presidential aspirations
After months of rumors, lawyer Juan Diego Castro announced on Tuesday his aspiration to the Presidency of the Republic. Castro will take up the position with the National Integration party, with which, he says, has merged with his movement “National Reconstruction”. Castro ensures that he will reform the social security system and promote a safer […]
Government accuses 39 former officials of bonus payments
Last Friday, the authorities of the Presidential House sent to the Comptroller General of the Republic a list of 39 former officials who received the payment of prohibition without meeting the requirements. This was reported on Tuesday afternoon by the Minister of the Presidency, Sergio Alfaro, during the press conference after the Governing Council. According […]
Costa Rica is holding $6.5 Million from Peruvian Former President
Costa Rica agreed to Peru’s request to freeze $6.5 million tied to relatives of the former president of that South American nation, Alejandro Toledo, who is being investigated for alleged corruption offenses. The money remains deposited in a private bank in the name of the company Ecostate Consulting SA linked to the Peruvian businessman Josef […]
National strike affected several hospitals
The demonstration by employees of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) against the reform of the pension system, caused serious damages in hospitals. Unions went into the streets, again, against increase in IVM contribution. According to data from the National Union of Employees of the Caja (UNDECA), 80% of services in the San Carlos […]
Corporate income tax will be effective on September 1st
Beginning on September 1st this year, the tax on legal persons will begin to be collected, after the regulation of Law no. 9428 was published in Gaceta last Friday. The collection will be reactivated for all types of commercial companies, such as corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, partnerships, individual limited liability company, among others. […]