Once again, the OAS failed to reach a resolution on the political crisis in Venezuela, since they could not create a “contact group” in the resolution on human rights, the Mexican delegation said. The human rights resolution has already been closed and the contact group is not included.” According to Luis Alfonso de Alba, representative […]
Men arrested for carrying with drugs, marijuana and ED pills
Border Police officials seized drugs, marijuana, clothing and even bottles of pills to treat erectile dysfunction, in Peñas Blancas de La Cruz, Guanacaste. The merchandise was illegally introduced into the country from Nicaragua. The Border Police confirmed that two Nicaraguans named Talavera and Rostrán were apprehended. According to authorities, the drugs, including antibiotics and cough […]
Animal welfare law still has no funds
Luis Guillermo Solís and vice president and finance minister Helio Fallas spoke with the President of the Supreme Court of Justice, Carlos Chinchilla, about the funds to implement the law against animal abuse. However, it was just a brushstroke to get the picture clear. There are no definitions yet and the law still needs funds. […]
Exchange rate stabilizes
The exchange rate of the dollar stabilized in the banks following the Central Bank’s intervention between May 14th and June 9th. However, the figure is ¢10 higher than in April. According to an analysis by Cathay Bank, after the management of the monetary authority, banks saw an increasing demand for dollars. In May it accumulated […]
Project seeks to tax French fries, ice cream and chocolates
A new bill aims to establish a specific tax on ultra-processed products such as packaged fries, ice cream, chocolates and candies, breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, sweetened breakfast cereals, energy bars, margarines, milk-based sugary drinks including yogurt, fruit drinks and nectars, chocolate drinks and the like, in order to discourage the consumption of these foods and, […]
Venezuelan Justice authorizes trial against Attorney General
Venezuela’s highest court has authorized a trial against Attorney General, Luisa Ortega, who, despite being chavista, has become the biggest detractor of Nicolás Maduro. The Plenary Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) accepted the request of preliminary hearing filed by the pro-government legislator Pedro Carreño for the alleged serious misconduct in the exercise […]