In order to avoid a greater import of rice, the Government decreed a safeguard measure that increases the grain tariff to 46.67% and that will continue until December 31st. A SEA (Special Agricultural Safeguard) measure is a temporary increase in the tariff applied to an agricultural product, to counteract the increase in imports or the […]
Archives for September 12, 2017
UN warns about “crimes against humanity” in Venezuela
On Monday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for an international investigation into the excessive use of force by the Venezuelan authorities, saying we could be facing crimes against humanity. My investigation suggests that crimes against humanity may have been committed… I urge the (UN Human Rights) Council to launch an international investigation […]
Alajuela’s Court was evacuated again over bomb alert
National authorities carried out an operation in Alajuela’s Court after an alert for explosives was received in the building of the Judicial Branch. The police provide support on the scene as well as judicial agents,” reported the Ministry of Public Security. As confirmed by the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the alert was received past 3 […]
Why wouldn’t a seismic alert work in Costa Rica?
About two minutes before an 8.2-degree earthquake lashed several Mexican cities on Thursday night, the loudspeakers of the seismic alert were activated allowing millions of people to evacuate their homes and find shelter in a safe place. The Mexican Seismic Alert System (Sasmex) has installed 97 sensors that permanently monitor earth movements throughout the country. […]
Global Impunity Index exposes reality of the continent
According to the Global Impunity Index, not a single country in America has managed to place itself among those that attack impunity and its effect on issues such as inequality, corruption and violence. The report puts the countries of the region among those with the greatest impunity. For example, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, […]
UN unanimously approves new sanctions on North Korea
On Monday, the UN Security Council unanimously approved new sanctions against North Korea following its sixth nuclear test on September 3rd. With the support of China and Russia, the Council approved the US initiative – with 15 votes in favor and 0 against- to ban textile exports and restrict shipments of natural gas and refined […]