4,000 illegal migrants (African and Chinese, mostly) entered Costa Rica between April and this date. However, half the group presumably left the country in an attempt to reach North America. It is thought that they did it with the help of migrant smuggling networks. This was suspected by Migration Office. It is very likely because […]
S&P raised BCIE’s credit rating
Standard & Poor’s (S & P) graded the BCIE’s credit rating as “positive to stable”, classifying with ‘A’ and ‘A-1’ its international risk ratings in the long and short-term. According to the statement issued by S & P, this positive outlook shows recent efforts from the Central American Economic Integration Bank (BCIE) to expand its […]
NGO from Guanacaste won an internship in Israel
The NGO Pro Guanacaste Integrado won an internship to go to Israel to specialize in “Tourist Micro-entrepreneurship for the Empowerment of Rural Women” program. It will be carried out from July 22nd to August 18th at Golda Meir International Training Center. In cooperation with the Embassy of Israel, a month internship was granted. The program […]
Hydroponic marijuana’s producers could spend the next 6 months in custody
Two subjects linked to hydroponic marijuana’s production in large quantities could spend the next 6 months in custody. Deputy Prosecution’s Office Against Organized Crime (FACDO) made the request at a hearing held on Thursday morning. A Nicaraguan man named Urbina Gudiel and a Dominican named De La Cruz were arrested on Tuesday by the Organismo de […]
Kivú is getting better
Kivú, the 18-year-old lion that lives in Simón Bolívar Zoo is recovering, as explained by intitution’s representatives. The animal is considered to be old and on Tuesday it was in the light spot because a photo went viral on social networks. The picture denounced an alleged neglect. The director of the zoo said the animal […]
Manufacturing and service industries are Costa Rica’s engines
According to the latest report from the Economic Activity Monthly Index (IMAE), published by the Central Bank, the manufacturing and service industries are the engines that drive Costa Rican economy. In May, 2015, the manufacturing industry had a growth of 10.7%. As in previous months, this increase is related to a bigger productive activity from […]