The Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica described exports’ growth in the country as “worrying” since it is focused on the Free Economic Zone, which, by its nature, has greater incentives granted by law. This was announced in a bulletin released on Wednesday: while the free economic zones increased by 13%, export regime increased only […]

While domestic transportation companies threaten to go on indefinite strike to prevent the new bus rate to be applied, the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) maintains its position: there is no strike that can stop the new bus fares. After giving transportation companies the chance to present their arguments, ARESEP decided not to make any […]

The Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks of the State of Mexico (COPRISEM) is conducting an investigation to a company due to a picture of 2 employees apparently urinating on chilies that were in canning process. COPRISEM has seized more than 12 thousand cans of chili La Costeña to analyze them and determine whether they […]

The Costa Rican Railway Institute (INCOFER) will enable trains from August 1st at night to August 2nd at noon, so that, people participating in the Romería to Cártago can return without any problem. The service will remain stable from 7:30 pm until August 2nd, Virgen de los ángeles’ day. Carlos Villalta, Transport minister, stated that […]

On Wednesday it was published the final regulation by which San José Municipality could provide temporary assistance to people with economic problems. This initiative is established in the Municipal Code and according to San José authorities, it needed to be updated. The same decision was made in Alajuela. This regulation is intended to give a […]

“Con ellos hacia la igualdad y equidad de género” (With them towards equality and gender equity) was a forum made by Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica aimed to end sexism in Costa Rican society in order to start a new model that involves equity and gender equality in family and work life. What we […]