During 2017, Costa Rica imported more medicine, cell phones and vehicles with engines from 1,500 to 2,000 cubic centimeters, according to figures of the Annual Report of Intelligence of the Importing Sector, “Costa Rica Importa,” presented last week. The study highlighted among a growth of 8.7% in the value of the Definitive Imports in 2017 […]
Archives for November 2018
Central Bank: “Fiscal reform will strengthen the country’s stability”
The approval of the bill for the Strengthening of Public Finances in the second reading will strengthen the stability of the country and would give a boost to economic growth, employment and national well-being, according to Rodrigo Cubero, president of the Central Bank. According to the estimates of the Monetary Authority, if approved as a […]
Turrialba volcano released incandescent material
Turrialba volcano has increased its activity in the last couple of days, as reported by the National Seismological Network (RSN) and the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). The main eruption, with outflow of incandescent material, occurred at 12:09 am on Saturday, but according to the institution, the emanation of material -gas and […]
President: “I’m not here to be popular”
President Carlos Alvarado downplayed possible repercussions of the perception of his image through surveys. This Thursday, the Center for Research and Political Studies (CIEP) of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) published its most recent survey on citizen perception. In the analysis, Alvarado’s image was rated by the respondents with a 5 on a scale […]
Borbón Market products can now be purchased online
For almost six decades the historic Mercado Borbón, located in downtown San José, opened its doors to Costa Rican families to provide a quality service in the products it offers daily and now it is renewed with this platform where it sells, manages the payment and the delivery of each product requested by the public […]
Government launches “poli-visits” to face crime during Christmas and New Year
The Presidential House and the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) announced the operational plans to face the end and beginning of the year. The actions will be carried out by land, sea, and air. Carlos Alvarado, president of the Republic, and Michael Soto, head of the MSP, were present at the announcement. Daniel Calderón, director […]