The main goal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the sixth round of discussions of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea is to attain the most favorable access for industrial products into the markets. That could influence the progress and closure of the negotiations. The goods that should have free access are: […]
Surveillance cameras will be installed in Desamparados
The first stage of a project carried out by the Municipality of Desamparados and the Public Service Company of Heredia is about to begin with the placing of 40 cameras at strategic points. The complete project includes the installation of a total of 200 surveillance cameras. Mayor Gilberth Jiménez explained that the cameras may alert […]
Costa Rican company made a global merger
Circuito S.A., a prominent Costa Rican company of engineering services and solutions, has become part of Tyco which is the largest multinational, solutions company for integrated security and fire protection, with more than 3 million customers around the world. Due to Tyco’s 1,000 offices and 65,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we are now […]
Honduras reported 34 newborn babies with microcephaly
The health authorities in Honduras reported that 34 children were born with microcephaly in 2016 and estimate that by the end of the year the number could increase 10 times. So far, only one of the 34 cases is related to Zika, but according to Honduran Health Minister Francis Contrera, the authorities are investigating whether the […]
Justice Department closes the old maximum security area in La Reforma center
Minister of Justice and Peace, María Cecilia Sánchez, ordered to permanently close the F area (Old Maximun Security) of La Reforma Center. A place like that is completely inadequate, unhealthy, maddening. It is my duty to close it, for many reasons, especially because it is against human dignity” said the Minister. The current administration found […]
Companies threaten to leave the country due to 72% increase on Gas price
Dozens of companies are threatening to leave the country if a 72% increase on the gas price and a 35% increase of bunker price are approved. This would also affect the pocket of 451 thousand families who depend on this product. The controversy began last December when the Regulatory Authority of Public Services proposed the […]