The amendment to the Liquor Act that lawmakers approved on the first reading on May, 9th does not show unconstitutionality, according to a ruling by the Fourth Chamber last Friday. The initiative amends Article 10 of the Law for Regulating and Marketing alcoholic beverages, so that the cost of municipal licenses for liquor sales is […]
Bar association asks for discretion in Panama Papers accusations
The Bar Association said on Monday that accusations against honor in the case known as Panama Papers must be carefully analyzed. The warning was issued by Juan León, Attorney from the Bar Association, during an appearance before the legislative commission investigating the local implications of the case. The attorney said that generalizing can lead to […]
Marijuana found in Tortuguero again
Fuerza Pública officials from Tortuguero and Border Police spotted this weekend 95 kilos of marijuana compressed into 5 bags. This has been a recurrent situation for the past 2 weeks. The bags were a kilometer away from where they had found 49.84 kilos of the drug last week, in the district of Colorado in Pococí. […]
3 free destinations for these vacations
For these vacations the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) proposes 3 free options: the historical ruins Ujarrás, verandas to appreciate the beauty of the landscape of the valley of Orosí, and the lake whereabouts of Charrara with multiple options to enjoy with the family. With a little more budget, you can opt for a one […]
$89 million saved in oil bill
During the first quarter of the year, Costa Rica was able to save 27.8% ($89 million) in the oil bill compared to the same period last year. The price of a barrel of crude went from $65 in 2015 to $44 this year. The bill fell despite a 5.5% increase in the amount of imported […]
National Bank of Fertilized Eggs is no longer on the table
The Health Ministry backtracked its decision to create a national bank to keep in vitro fertilization (IVF) eggs that were not transferred to the woman. Minister Fernando Llorca confirmed that the plan was discarded and instead the ministry would require IVF centers to keep the eggs in their laboratories and report them to the Ministry […]