The National Association of Public Employees (ANEP) will soon make its final decision on the strike calls against the fiscal plan. The suspense remains at its peak after the ruling issued on Friday by the Constitutional Chamber, by which it was determined that the project promoted in the Legislative Assembly has no unconstitutional elements. Through […]
ICE rejects oil exploration and exploitation in the country
The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) rejects the possibility of oil exploration and exploitation in the country, after revealing that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) endorsed the collection of signatures for that purpose. According to Irene Cañas, the entity’s executive president, Costa Rica remembers its commitment to fight climate change, stated at COP21; therefore, […]
Costa Rican imports grew by 8.7% in 2017
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 […]
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 […]