DiDi, the Chinese giant that will compete with Uber in Costa Rica, confirmed that it will begin operations in “the next few days” in national territory. The company said the DiDi Passenger application is now available for download on Android and iOS devices. As part of the launch, users will have discounts of up to […]
Archives for November 13, 2019
Defensoría opposes 5.12% rise in electricity rate for Cartago
The Ombudsman’s Office opposes the request for a 5.12% increase in the electricity service rate for the people of Cartago. In a document sent to the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep), the institution presented its technical opposition and explained that, although they are aware that adjustments are necessary, the one proposed by the Administrative […]
Legislators endorse cut for 2022 and 2024 campaigns
The Committee on Economic Affairs endorsed a bill to cut state spending in the election campaigns of 2022 and 2024. On Tuesday, the legislators affirmatively ruled a reform to the Electoral Code promoted by the José María Villalta, from Frente Amplio (FA). The initiative aims to reduce, the amount allocated to finance the national and […]
Central Bank: “We already are in the process of recovery”
The latest economic figures managed by the Central Bank and the projections towards the end of the year make that entity think that the country is finally changing course and no longer free falling in economic indicators. The entity issued an analysis of these indicators on Tuesday afternoon and determined that the Monthly Economic Activity […]
Panama’s Attorney General quit after phone spying on former president
On Tuesday, Panama’s Attorney General, Kenya Porcell, presented her resignation after the publication of alleged talks with former President Juan Carlos Varela (2014-2019) in which they discuss cases of justice and issues of the country. I have made the decision to present my resignation from January 1st, 2020,” Porcell said in an interview with Radio […]
The US warns its citizens not to travel to Bolivia due to riots
On Tuesday, the United States updated an alert on Bolivia, warning American citizens not to travel to the country due to riots, at a time of serious political crisis that has caused seven deaths. The State Department also ordered the departure diplomats’ relatives and authorized the departure of non-essential US employees due to political instability […]