A vehicle ran over several demonstrators on the bridge over Cañas River. The incident occurred at 11:30 on Tuesday morning and was recorded in a video. The images show a white pick-up truck whose driver ignored the closure of the road and rammed some people. Fortunately, they only suffered minor injuries. Apparently, those affected would […]
Protesters in Limón set fire to barricades near RECOPE entrance
On Tuesday night, a group of people set fire to barricades near the entrance of RECOPE facilities in Moín, Limón, to protest against the new fiscal project. As seen in a video, two units of the Fire Department went to the place, where they were confronted by the demonstrators, who indicated “it was a controlled […]
RECOPE reports sabotage: strikers damaged electrical equipment
The Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (RECOPE) denounced an alleged sabotage against the electrical system of Moín plant facilities. The entity described the event as sabotage by the officials who protest against the Fiscal Plan currently being discussed in the Legislative Assembly. RECOPE announced that it will file the respective complaint with the Judicial Investigation Agency […]
Government sent second extraordinary budget for over ¢300 billion
The government sent a second extraordinary budget to the Legislative Assembly for ¢318 billion. The first extraordinary budget for ¢600 billion was approved by legislators last Thursday in second reading to pay the debt. They waited only a day to send the new request. Liberationist legislator Silvia Hernández, president of the legislative forum, said she […]
Despite strike, Fiscal Plan moves forward in Congress
The tax plan being discussed in the Legislative Assembly completed its process in the Special Commission on the Fiscal Reform on Monday night, after the discussion of motions and the final approval of the minutes. Now, the substitute text of the project to strengthen public finances will continue to be discussed in Congress. Despite the […]
More than 22 thousand people won’t have water on Wednesday
Residents from Ulloa de Heredia won’t have water supply on September 12th, due to a series of improvements in the sewer system. The works will be carried out from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. These are some of the areas that will be affected by the suspension: La Aurora, Los Condominios, Urbanización Real Cariari, El […]