On Tuesday, in a solemn intervention from the Oval Office of the White House, American president Donald Trump denounced that there is a growing crisis in the border between the United States and Mexico. There is a growing humanitarian and security crisis on our southern border,” said Trump, who, in the same speech, asked $ […]
Archives for January 8, 2019
Research report on Crucitas calls for repeal of open-pit mining law
It is urgent that Costa Rica returns to a sustainable model repealing the 8904 law to declare Costa Rica free of open-pit metallic mining, replacing it with a new law with a highly technical structure, which allows developing a responsible mineral industry, instead of perpetuating irreparable damage to the environment, generating in turn benefits to […]
Legislators will assess new extension on Uber project
Legislators will assess whether they grant a new extension to the Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Rodolfo Méndez, to present a bill that aims to regulate the service provided by digital platforms, including Uber. On Tuesday, the legislators that make up the Economic Affairs Committee will meet to make the decision. Karine Niño is […]
OAS calls its members over crisis in Nicaragua and Venezuela
The Organization of American States (OAS) convened two extraordinary sessions this week to analyze two of the political and humanitarian crises that hit the isthmus in Nicaragua and Venezuela. The meetings will be held at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. The special session on Venezuela will be held on January 10th, just when Nicolás […]
Endless lines to get a job in San Carlos
On Monday, people stood long lines were to apply for a job in San Carlos. Walmart is offering 100 jobs for a new supermarket in the North Zone, which generated great interest among people from San Carlos. The activity takes place in the Parish Hall, Cural House of Ciudad Quesada. The company requires staff for […]
Gas stations threaten not to accept card payments starting today
The Chamber of Fuels Entrepreneurs said on Monday that it would stop accepting credit card or debit card payments by at gas stations, if the Ministry of Finance does not stop withholding a fee on the paid amount when this method is used. Jose Miguel Masis, director of the Chamber, confirmed that the measure would […]