Immigration has announced that it will keep the border check point with Nicaragua at Peñas Blancas open for 24 hours on December 22nd and 23rd. Immigration has sent additional staff to all the borders, and say the crossing at Peñas Blancas is the overall second busiest, followed by Juan Santamaria Airport. Original Article in crhoy.com
Foreign Direct Investment generate over 7 thousand jobs in 2013
In 2013, a total of $583 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for high technology and light manufacturing, generated 7,123 new jobs. According to the Minister of Foreign Trade, a total 43 investment projects were responsible for the jobs and that growth in FDI exceeded expectations and the rate for the previous year. The announcement […]
Police take down band accused of robbing cell phone stores
In a series of raids, police arrested three men and a women who they suspect of being members of a gang that stole more the ¢260 million ($528,455) in merchandise from cell phone stores. The stores that suffered losses were located in Curridabat.
Government declares national interest in fight against illicit trade
Nation’s tax authority has pledged to create an ineragency commission following complaints from the chamber of commerce (ACHAM) that illicit trade is detrimental to the government and the economy. At issue are narcotics trafficking, counterfeits of brand name products, and illegal software distribution. Original Article in crhoy.com
Government signs first National Policy on Cultural Rights
President Laura Chinchilla and the Minister of Culture and Youth, Manuel Obregón signed on Tuesday a National Policy on Cultural Rights (PNDC), which is a series of plans to broaden culture and promote diversity from 2014 to 2023. The policy is meant to implement the Cultural Rights General Act. According to it cordinator, Giancarlo Protti […]
Interpol seeks Eden Pastora for invading real estate and breach of Forestry Law
INTERPOL has issued as red notice for EDEN ATANASIO PASTORA GOMEZ, a Nicaraguan national who judicial authorities in Costa Rica suspect is responsible for the incursion on Portillos-Calero Island, which is now the subject of case before the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Authorities say Pastora, a Nicaraguan ex-guerrilla is responsible for directing […]