Crude oil rose on Wednesday after the United States reported a reduction in production and gasoline stocks. The light sweet crude (WTI) barrel rose 50 cents reaching $ 44.74 on August contract deals traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). In the London market, Brent North Sea crude for August rose 56 cents to […]
Archives for June 2017
“Terrorist” helicopter found in Venezuela
The helicopter was located in the northern coastal area of Vargas State, in the community of Osma. We are still looking for the terrorist,” posted on Twitter Vice President Tareck El Aissami. The device was involved in an incident in the Venezuelan Supreme Court on Tuesday, which was described by Nicolás Maduro as a terrorist […]
CCSS says there is no shortage of medicines, but a mismatch in information systems
On Wednesday afternoon, the Union of Employers of the CCSS (UNDECA) denounced an alleged lack of drugs and supplies of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), equivalent to ¢958 million in the inventory of 2016, which represents 84.53 % of the original budget for this item. Given this situation, the CCSS assures that there […]
Costa Rica ready to defend its sovereignty in The Hague
On July 3rd and 4th Costa Rica will show up before the Inter-American Court of The Hague in the hearings where it will defend its position before the maritime delimitation process with Nicaragua and also on the military post located on a beach in Isla Calero. Chancellor Manuel González will be in The Hague, Holland […]
Basic rate rises on fifth consecutive increase
The basic passive rate (TBP) recorded its fifth consecutive increase this week from May to 5.70%. According to data from the website of the Central Bank, the indicator will rise from Thursday 20 basis points in relation to its last update. The rate was not at this level since April last year. Analysts explain that […]
Gasoline is cheaper from today
Vehicle owners have a reason to smile: gasoline got cheaper this Thursday. Since midnight, the new rebate approved by the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) was applied as part of the extraordinary adjustment in June. Thus, super gasoline will have a rebate of ¢13, plus will cost ¢10 less and diesel ¢7 less, with the […]