Once again, the vicinity of the Hispanidad roundabout in San Pedro was flooded. As a result of the heavy rains on Monday afternoon, the sector collapsed due to the level of water that overflowed the sewers. In addition, the Fire Department took care of a couple of emergencies due to rainfall. In Guadelupe and San […]
Business sector prefers Bancrédito to be absorbed
The country’s business sector, grouped in the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of Private Enterprise (UCCAEP), would prefer that Banco Crédito Agrícola de Cartago (Bancrédito) be absorbed by another state-owned bank. The group also said it supports the government’s decision to stop financial intermediation operations (deposits and loans) at the bank. These are […]
Bancrédito’s clients already withdrew ¢7.8 billion and $5 million
Clients of the Banco Crédito Agricola de Cartago (Bancrédito) withdrew a total of ¢7.8 billion and $5 million in the first 72 hours after the entity announced that it had ceased financial intermediation. These figures are equivalent to 8.8% of its collection portfolio in colones and 4.5% of the portfolio in dollars. The minister of […]
Conflict after Panamanian sergeant crossed the border
A sergeant from the National Border Service of Panama crossed the border without authorization and was arrested by force by officers of the Public Force in Paso Canoas. The subject’s name is Guevara and, apparently, he was close to a Costa Rican business. The case was confirmed by the authorities of the Public Force. “This […]
Sustainable Costa Rican destinations may opt for certification
Sustainable Costa Rican destinations will now be eligible for a European certification issued by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The International Certification Seal TourCert is a process developed in Germany, based on international standards of quality and environmental management such as EMAS and ISO, specifically the ISO 26000 guide for Social Responsibility. Günter Koschwitz, board […]
Caracas accuses Honduras of asking for bloodshed in Venezuela
Venezuela accused Honduras of requesting bloodshed in a diplomatic communication during the wave of opposition protests against President Nicolás Maduro, where 58 people have died in 57 days. Foreign Affairs Minister Delcy Rodríguez used Twitter to share an alleged document sent by the Honduran embassy in Belize to the rest of the diplomatic missions in […]