In order to allocate new funds for public security, President Luis Guillermo Solís, sent an urgent message to the legislators, requesting by bill the reestablishment of a tax on legal entities, due to the information he received about police officers’ deficit, which is close to 1500. This issue was addressed by the President at the end […]
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Central Valley
A strong earthquake shook the country at 10:06 a.m. The Vulcanological and Seismological Observatory of the National University (OVSICORI) confirms that its epicenter was 9.4 km west of San Pablo, León Cortés, 8 kilometers deep, with a magnitude of 4.8. The tremor was felt strongly in Cartago, Desamparados, Blancos Street, Moravia, La Uruca, Pavas, Sabana, […]
More changes to obtain a driving license
In order to reduce traffic accidents, College of Physicians and Road Education Board agreed to implement further changes in the process to perform the physical exam to obtain driver’s licenses. It will include an online course, so that only the doctors who passed it have the authority to make the medical examination. This update will provide […]
Legislator wants to change INAMU into a Family Institute
Fabricio Alvarado, a Christian legislator, is working on a bill to eliminate the figure of the National Institute for Women (INAMU) and, instead, establish a Family Institute. A complaint has been made by the Legislature against the institute and also against Alejandra Mora, Minister of Women. Alvarado’s reaction is due to a case of violence […]
Costa Rican Economy: the good, the bad and the ugly
Regarding Costa Rican economy, there are good, bad and ugly news. The good news: The economists recognize a controlled inflation, a growth higher than the one of the country’s main trading partners, a fiscal deficit lower than the expected and low interest rates among others. The prices will stop rising compared to some decades ago, […]
150 deaths in Hospital México are still under investigation
A year ago, 150 died at Hospital México while waiting for catheterization. The investigation continues. A member of the medical center cardiology staff denounced the deaths of 141 patients who were awaiting medical attention. In addition, 100 people were in danger. No one has been charged yet because this requires an analysis of important evidence so […]