On Thrusday, The United States called on the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) before “belligerent” military exercises by the government of Nicolás Maduro on the border with Colombia and after an OAS summoning to its foreign ministers. Recent belligerent movements of deployment on the border with Colombia by the Venezuelan military as well as […]
Archives for September 13, 2019
50 people arrested after national megaoperation
Fiifty people were apprehended after the megaoperation of the Public Force carried out between Wednesday night and Thursday morning throughout the national territory. This was reported by the Press Department of the Ministry of Public Security (MSP). Nearly 30 motorcycles were seized in conjunction with the Traffic Police for different infractions, including six stolen motorcycles, […]
Carlos Alvarado signed law on dual education
The dual education modality received a push to become a reality in the country: On Thursday, President Carlos Alvarado signed the law that regulates this educational model. The dual education modality allows students to train in two learning areas: an institution of professional technical education and training, and a training company. The President signed the […]
Economic growth is only half of what it was a year ago
The Costa Rican economy is still in the doldrums. As of July this year, the growth rate was only half of what it was a year ago. The latest figures of the Monthly Economic Activity Index (IMAE) revealed by the Central Bank, reflect a growth of just 1.5%. The pace is slightly better than a […]
Extraordinary budget approved for ¢14 billion
On Thursday, With 43 votes in favor, the Legislature approved in the second reading the fourth extraordinary budget of the Republic for a total of ¢14 billion. Most of these resources (¢6.8 billion) are for the service of public debt, followed by ¢2.5 billion directed to the Comprehensive Agricultural Marketing Program (PIMA) for the construction, […]