A bill that seeks to authorize the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) to venture into the production of alternative energy for public transportation is making progress in the Congress. Legislators discussed the latest changes to the reform proposed by Michael Arce, from the National Liberation Party (PLN). According to Arce, the purpose of the initiative […]
Ashes cover the areas near Turrialba volcano
The constant and recent eruptions of Turrialba volcano have passed the bill to nearby villages, where everything turns gray, sad, dark and covered in ashes. This is shown in photographs taken by Eliecer Duarte, volcanologist from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). These pictures were taken 700 meters east of the volcano, […]
IMAS benefited 5,200 senior citizens with ¢ 10,156,000
The Joint Institute for Social Aid (IMAS) benefited more than 5,200 senior citizens during the first half of 2016. According to data provided by the entity, in this period ¢ 10,156 million were invested. This entity has supported that sector of the population with attention to families, training and education, as well as housing projects […]
2,000 inmates out of prison to serve out sentence
More than 2,000 prisoners went from the cold bars of the prison to serve their sentences outside, in a semi-institutional program. These data are for the period from January 1st to August 31st this year. According to the Ministry of Justice and Peace, from that amount, about 1,226 transfers were due to regulatory assessments made […]
Costa Rican Oil? Request to remove moratorium and allow exploration
According to the Association of Geologists of Costa Rica, the possible presence of oil in the Caribbean and natural gas in the plains of San Carlos are enough reasons to lift the current moratorium on oil exploration up to 2021. The union raised its voice and asked the exploration to be allowed, since Costa Rica […]
The month of savings promotion begins
This October the Chamber of Banks will held the National Financial Education Fair, aiming to encourage savings and healthy finances. The institution promotes several tips that can help parents with their children, such as: -Explain to children that the money that finances goods consumed by the family comes from the work of parents. In this […]