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Government promises to reduce procedures to open businesses and build

September 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Amid criticism for its lack of direction in terms of economic recovery, the government announced on Monday its commitment to reduce waiting periods and procedures for the opening of new companies in the country and to start construction. The Executive Power promised to reduce the waiting periods from 406 to 45 days to open companies […]

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Taxi drivers want to sue Rocío Aguilar

September 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Taxi drivers want to sue Finance Minister Rocío Aguilar before the Attorney General’s Office because, by omission, [there’s] complicity [from the Minister] in Uber’s tax evasion and currency outflows without control.” Gilberth Ureña, leader of the union of taxi drivers, indicated they gave a letter to Aguilar on July 23rd when they held a meeting, […]

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Uber added a 911 security button

September 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Uber will now feature a button that directly calls 9-1-1 in case of any emergency. This was announced by the company that revealed new security features available for Costa Rica: • Security Center: Includes the most important information that users may require in terms of security, such as 24/7 support, data verification, rating and anonymous […]

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President Alvarado defends RECOPE monopoly

September 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The port of Moín is still in a process of modernization and the first dock dukes of Alba was inaugurated (isolated structures that serve to give lateral support and mooring to the ships). The new infrastructure will receive ships that transport hydrocarbons, which will speed up the importation of finished products such as gasoline, diesel, […]

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All eyes on Nicaragua after UN mission was kicked out of the country

September 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The mission of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights left Nicaragua on Saturday by order of the government, which worries the international community, after four months of political crisis unleashed by protests with a balance of more than 320 dead. The mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, […]

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Construction of two dams is urgent in Limón to reduce risk in 79 communities

September 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

After a year of studying the behavior of the rivers Reventazón, Parismina, Madre de Dios, Pacuare, and Jiménez, in the province of Limón, it was determined that the construction of two dams is urgent to avoid emergencies due to flooding in 79 communities. The National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) and the National Water Service (SENARA), […]

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