The Constitutional Chamber declared that the draft amendments to the Traffic Law on Public Roads and Road Safety, approved by the Legislative Assembly in first reading on January 30th, are not unconstitutional. That was the magistrates’ answer to a query raised by a group of 17 legislators, led by Rolando González, from Partido de Liberación […]
Which public institutions grant the best working benefits?
According to the Comptroller’s Office, three public institutions grant the best working incentives. They are: -Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) -The Social Protection Board -The Costa Rican Institute of Tourism Do you want a good job? For 2017, Recope plans to spend ¢ 10,590 million on fixed salaries. However, the incentives for its workers will […]
A man is under investigation for wearing a Public Force shirt and carrying a gun
The Public Prosecutor is investigating a man surnamed Siezo Alvarado who was arrested in Pérez Zeledón after wearing a Public Force T-shirt and carrying a firearm. The events took place last Friday and he is serving 2 weeks in pre-trial detention while investigating the case in Barrio Cocorí de Pérez Zeledón. According to the Public […]
A Canadian citizen wasn’t allowed to enter The United States
A ban on a Canadian citizen to enter the United States sparked controversy in Canada’s parliament, where the opposition blamed the silence of Justin Trudeau’s administration regarding President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. A 30-year-old Canadian, who is used to traveling to the United States, was rejected last Sunday at the border on the pretext that […]
Nova: the new Costa Rican transport app
Applications to request a vehicle to go from one place to another keep increasing. However, there’s a 100%-Costa Rican app that intends to start operations by mid-year. It is Nova. One of the main differences between Nova and Uber is that it will charge 10% less than Uber and it will have a monthly fee […]
Antonio Álvarez Desanti’s different opinions on PLN
Antonio Álvarez Desanti made declarations before the internal assembly of Partido de Liberación Nacional. He announced a national broadcast by former president Óscar Arias, whose support Alvarez has boasted about. However, it was not always like that. In 2004, when Álvarez disowned the PLN, he made some denounciations that made people doubt the Party and […]