Classes will start in the blink of an eye. Parents are focused on uniforms and school supplies, but they should not take for granted who is going to take their children to school. Buses that transport students must be authorized by the Public Transport Council (CTP): they must show the permission, which is a security, […]
There are other ways to save the IVM
To increase the retirement age and to reduce the pension benefits are not the only alternatives the could solve the possible crisis of the Disability, Old Age and Death Regime (IVM). Among the options that are under discussion, there are individual capitalization (such as the ROPC) or notional accounts. There are also people who propose […]
The Law Against Improper Relations has come into force
With its publication in the official newspaper La Gaceta, the law that punishes improper and abusive relations came into force on January 13th. The Act amends articles of the Criminal Code and it will sanction with imprisonment anyone who has sexual relationships (oral, anal or vaginal sex) with a minor. Since it is not a crime […]
Will the Ministry increase cigarrete prices?
The Ministry of Health is analyzing the results of a study that proposes an increase in cigarette prices as a measure to raise more sales taxes and thus fighting smoking and deadly diseases associated to it. This research, conducted by the Institute for Clinical and Sanitary Effectiveness (IECS) in Argentina, found that smoking costs Costa […]
Residents of Poas and Grecia will demonstrate on January 20th
Residents of Poas and Grecia stopped being patient. The road that communicates both cantons is in terrible condition and despite the complaints, claims and writs of amparo, nothing has changed. Therefore, citizens will go to the National Council of Roads (CONAVI) on January 20th: At 5 pm, 10 representatives of the citizens will meet the […]
Solís: “to sell a state bank is not the solution”
Legislator Mario Redondo proposed the sale of a public bank to capitalize the Invalidity, Old Age and Death Regime managed by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) and thus prevent people from having to wait to turn 70 years old to retire. However, according to president Luis Guillermo Solís, that is not a solution. […]