Legislator Rosibel Ramos, from Partido Unión Social Cristiana (PUSC) threatened to block the legislative branch from January, after accusing the government of having abandoned the South. Ramos warned that, from January, she will present motions to all bills requested by the Executive Branch, excluding the initiatives related to wage bonuses in the public sector, in […]
The FARC placed 480,000 dollars in Costa Rica
The Prosecutor of Colombia confirmed the seizure of $ 480,000 (more than 250 million colones) that the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) had placed in Costa Rica. This money was sent by Costa Rican authorities to the Colombian Attorney General’s Office. This was confirmed by the South American institution in a statement posted on […]
Officers arrested two men who threatened citizens and authorities in Alajuela
Officers from the Public Force in Alajuela, with judicial support, arrested two individuals who threatened residents and police. Both men, who had criminal records, hid in relatives’ homes. Both of them threatened people and authorities with a knife and a rifle. The men are surnamed Rivera and Guerrero and they were referred to the relevant […]
A Chinese company will be in charge of designing the expansion and restoration of Route 32
Chec, a Chinese company, will be in charge of designing the expansion and restoration of Route 32. During this month, Setena granted the environmental viability of this project, which has an estimated value of $ 465 million and will be developed within four years. This designing phase will last 8 months, when it should be […]
11 new, bird species found a home in La Sabana Metropolitan Park
In recent months, La Sabana Metropolitan Park turned into a house for 11 new, bird species. The arrival of these birds would be related to the park reforestation project that aims to convert the capital lung into the ideal ecosystem for native species. The 11 species are: -The yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) -The green-breasted mango […]
The American interest rates increase shouldn’t affect the Costa Rican economy
Luis Diego Herrera, an economist at Acobo, the 0.25%-point increase in interest rates announced by the US Federal Reserve (FED) was already expected by investors. As consequence, this increase shouldn’t have negative repercussions or an immediate effect for the Costa Rican economy. On the other hand, this increase in interest rates points out that the […]