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F.U.S.I.O.N.A.R: Ottón Solís’ proposal

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to estimations made by legislator Ottón Solís, unifying the four financial superintendences that currently exist in a single one would generate a saving of $ 10 million per year (5,611 million colones at the current exchange rate). He proposed a bill on that regard. The legislator introduced the initiative called F.U.S.I.O.N.A.R., which aims to […]

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Drivers are against some points of the special service reform

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The intention to reform some points of the decree related to special services such as transport of students and workers is bothering the bus drivers’ union. The rules that regulate this activity haven’t been updated in the last 10 years. The Public Transport Council created a proposal for reform to open consultation. However, student transportation […]

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A Costa Rican student won a internship in America!

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Cindy Rucabado’s dream is still alive: she wants to be a nurse, now more than ever since she was chosen for a scholarship that will allow her to do an internship in the United States. To get there, she had to overcome a series of obstacles. Since she was a child, she fell in love […]

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The United States eliminated the Dry Foot, Wet Foot policy

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The United States eliminated the policy that allowed Cuban citizens to obtain residency in the country, even after entering it illegally. The American country will now treat them as immigrants from any other nation. The United States eliminated the mechanism known as “dry foot, wet foot”, whereby Cuban migrants intercepted at sea were sent back […]

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Carmen Naranjo Foundation wants to protect Costa Rica’s cultural legacy

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Carmen Naranjo Foundation was born in January 2017. It aims to protect and transmit the cultural legacy of Costa Rican writer Carmen Araujo and provide opportunities for new generations. Carmen Naranjo was a Costa Rican figure known for her achievements in the literary field and her work in the public service. Among her works there […]

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Do you pay an alimony? This information is for you!

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If you pay alimony for a minor, please remember that you have until January 15th to pay the school monthly payment. Eslava Hernández, specialist in family law at BG&A, confirmed the information. The amount to be paid is defined by a judge. Hernández informed that those parents who do not have a defined alimony, a […]

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