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Tourism sector reports negative impact of strike

September 17, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) described the position taken by the strikers and the organizing unions of the national strike as insensitive and irresponsible. The selfish attitudes of the unions and the timid behavior of the government have caused millions of losses to the sector. It is sad to see the bad experience tourists […]

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President calls for union and avoids talking about the strike

September 17, 2018 by Staff News Writer

President Carlos Alvarado did not mention the issue of the strike, the fiscal plan, the economic crisis or the unions in his speech on September 15th at the National Park. Instead, he addressed the co-responsibility of all Costa Ricans to seek a better homeland. Playing with words, the president wanted to say a lot, but […]

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Unions insist on maintaining an “indefinite strike”

September 17, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On Saturday, the unions that lead street demonstrations since September 10th, insisted on maintaining the call for a general strike. Trade unions want, among other things, to maintain a series of privileges for public sector employees, and for a basic basket free of taxes. In a press release distributed on Saturday afternoon, they complain about […]

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Police shot US suspect in domestic violence case

September 17, 2018 by Staff News Writer

An American surnamed Caspino remains hospitalized in the Calderón Guardia Hospital (HCG) after being shot and wounded in one of his thighs by a Public Force officer. It all came about when an alert was sent to the 9-1-1 system about an apparent case of domestic violence in a house located in the Quesada Durán […]

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Congress calls legislators to make progress on tax reform next week

September 14, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The demonstrations have failed to have the necessary impact among the legislators, as the president of Congress, Carolina Hidalgo, announced that on Monday and Tuesday there will be extraordinary sessions in the Plenary to discuss the project of strengthening public finances. This is because the report from the drafting commission is nearly ready and, from […]

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Four days of strike have resulted in massive protests, aggressions, blockades, and one death

September 14, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The insured population is the most affected group during the union protests this week. For example, Manuel Mora Valverde Hospital in Golfito worked on Tuesday with the minimum resource since the majority of doctors and administrative personnel joined the strike. On Monday, 329 surgeries were suspended in all the hospitals of the Costa Rican Social […]

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