The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) arrested nine police officers, suspected of being members of a violent burglary band. In total the (OIJ) conducted 17 raids, in which were detained four more suspects besides the accused police officers. According to the OIJ, the officers robbed homes while simulating normal police routines, appearing to raid and search homes so as not to alarm neighbors. The […]
A bill proposes creating concessions along border zones
A bill has been proposed to authorize local governments to approve concessions to current owners and tenants of commercial spaces at borders crossings with Nicaragua and Panama. The bill is promoted by the representatives Olivier Jiménez and Juan Marín, from Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN). They proposal contemplates setting up a zone of 656.16 feet along […]
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica will be closed on May 30
The United States Embassy in Costa Rica and the Consular Section announced it will be closed on May 30, due to the observance of Memorial Day. The Embassy will resume its activities on May 31st, and will assist the public on its regular schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Source: Diario Extra.
A bill to reduce special pensions costs makes headway in the legislative
A bill to reduce expenses of special pensions scheme is making progress in the Legislative Assembly. A motion to trim legal proceedings was approved to discuss the bill. The bill would reduce the period that sons and daughters can still receive pension benefits on behalf of representatives elected before 1992. Aditionallly, the bill would wipe […]
San Jose’s council rejects debating about street vendors
The Municipal Council of San José rejected again a motion to debate the topic of street sellers. The petition was introduced by the councillor, Diego Miranda, from the party Frente Amplio. The petition got three votes in favor and eight against. Miranda claims that is necessary to discuss the issue of street vendors and create […]
Gas pricing method pointed out by lack of transparency
Defensoría de los Habitantes (Ombudsman office) points out that the new method to calculate fuel prices isn’t clear because it wouldn’t take into account important aspects that impact operative costs of gas stations. The new pricing method is promoted by Regulatory Authority of Public Services (ARESEP), which is presenting the proposal at public hearings. The […]