According to a report from The Federal Reserve System (Fed), the institution could rise interest rates faster than planned due to the “considerable uncertainty” regarding American president-elect Donald Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans. Some members of the Fed agreed that a stimulus package could push demand beyond sustainable levels and that would make necessary to toughen […]
Trade unions are against the Bill on Public Employment
The government announced that the bill on Public Employment will be read in the Legislature. As a result, unions immediately reacted to the news. Patria Justa Trade Union Confederation and the SEC think it is a lousy and provocative decision, declared the union organizations. The extraordinary session will start on January 9th. According to the […]
What is the “gasolinazo”?
If you complain because fuel will increase about ¢ 30 colones per liter in a couple of days, you may understand Mexicans’s fury: they took to the streets of their country to protest against the increase of up to 20.1% in fuel prices. On Sunday, Mexican authorities approved what Mexicans have called the “gasolinazo”: a […]
A global map details how exports threaten species
What impact does the American consumption have for the exporting countries’ fauna? For the first time, a global map details how exports threaten species. The study reveals to consumers in the United States, China, Japan and the EU the impact of exported products on biodiversity that is located thousands of kilometers away. For instance, to […]
Ashes from Turrialba volcano will keep affecting the Central Valley
Turrialba volcano maintains a constant activity. Blas Sánchez, a geologist at the National Emergency Commission (CNE), reported that the emanation of gases and ash persists. The report indicates that the wind direction, mostly to the west, would allow ash to continue arriving to the Central Valley. Gray clouds, as the ones in the picture, are […]
The president of the Committee of San José Festival will be reported
After a strong discussion on December 25th, 2016, Jorge Villalobos, president of the Committee of San José Festival, will be reported: he apparently prevented the placement of 20 handcraft stands, which had been purchased at 16 million colones. Alejandro Morales will file the complaint. Alejandro paid the entire admission in order to have 20 stands […]