Legislator Juan Marín, from Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN), presented a bill that aims to grant legal powers to municipalities to eradicate slums. The initiative aims to give power to municipalities to develop urban projects and social housing within its territorial jurisdiction, in order to timely and adequately meet the interests of low-income families. Marín […]
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) released the Annual Report 2016
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) released the Annual Report 2016. Gustavo Mata, Security Minister explained that in the coming months, the institution will hire 1,500 police officers. Our goal is to work from now on. We do not know if the Constitutional Court will approve the budget, since an appeal was presented, declared the […]
The OIJ arrested 4 people suspected of being part of a violent gang
In raids conducted by the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) and the district attorney´s office of Heredia, authorities arrested four people suspected of being part of a violent gang, related to burglaries in Heredia. They allegedly raised 22 million colones in 6 burglaries. Walter Espinoza, director of the OIJ, confirmed that the group was known for […]
There are 56 Ebais without the Edus
According to a decree, time is running out for the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to have the Digital, Unique, Health Record (EDUS) in all Ebais and clinics around the country. Manuel Rodríguez, director of Edus Project, informed that there are still missing 56 Ebais to implement the Edus. María del Rocío Sáenz, president […]
Remember! December 25th and January 1st are mandatory, paid holidays
If you are one of the people who should work on December 25th and January 1st, the following information interests you. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security reported that December 25th and January 1st are mandatory, paid holidays, in accordance with article 148 of the Labor Code. This year, these dates coincide with Sunday […]
According to an official statement, Trump and his vice president made contact with Solís
US President-elect Donald Trump and his vice-president Mike Pence have made contact with several presidents, including president Luis Guillermo Solís. The information was confirmed in an official statement released by Trump Transition Team’s official website. The document, signed in New York, states that Trump and Pence have spoken to other world leaders who have offered […]