55 percent of companies owed corporate taxes since 2012, according to a report by the General Comptroller office. The most conservative figures estimate the corporate taxes debt at 37 billion colones, owed by 365,482 companies. In 2015, companies tax delinquencies increased by 65.5 percent. The Comptroller’s report attributes this spike to a constitutional challenge against the […]
Prosecutor warns drug traffickers have powerful links in San Carlos
Attorney general, Jorge Chavarria claims public officials from San Carlos have ties to drug trafficking. Chavarria made this statement during a visit to San Carlos, where he acknowledged that drug traffickers and money launderers have great influence in the province. According to Chavarria, a group of businessmen have been collaborating with drug traffickers. So he said that […]
Rescue agency relocates a few families who stayed near Turrialba
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) evacuated some families who had refused to leave their homes, located within the 1,24 miles perimeter around the Turrialba volcano. Ivan Brenes, president of ICE, said that are about four families to be temporarily relocated until conditions become normal. Experts expected that the Turrialba will continue emitting ashes with fumes […]
Electric public company accused of paying 400 illegal salaries
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is accused of paying 400 managers who didn’t perform any actual work for the company, according to a report from an independent auditor. The report was reviewed in a session of a Legislative Assembly committee, which is investigating ICE for allegedly paying illegal wages. The former corporative finance and administrative manager of […]
Costa Rica cuts in 90% power generated from fossil fuels
Costa Rica has managed to reduce by 90% power generation from fossil fuels over the past two years, according to data from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Strategic planning has allowed ICE to optimize water use in one of the driest years in decades. It was able to store water during rainy seasons for […]
Representative will sue excutive for witholding public records
Member of Congress from Guanacaste, Juan Marín from the party Partido de Libeación Nacional has announced that he will appeal in the Constitutional Court to force cabinet members to release information on projects to improve drinking water supply in his region. In the last 45 days, Marin has sent several letters requesting information to ministers of presidency and environment, […]