The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) deducted a working day to 3,055 officials who went on strike on September 1st, 2015: they demonstrated against the dual education project. Recently, The Constitutional Chamber had rejected an amparo appeal that was filed under File No. 16-001090-0007-CO. It was against the measure. The MEP is currently processing the reductions […]
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Guatemalan President’s brother arrested for corruption
On Wednesday, the Guatemalan Police arrested President Jimmy Morales’ brother, who is linked to a corruption case that also involves the President’s son. Attorney general Thelma Aldana told the press that Samuel Morales, known as Sammy, was arrested for alleged involvement in fraud with a food contract for the General Property Registry. An arrest warrant […]
Trails are still “paying” for strong wind gusts
Poás Volcano National Park is still paying the price for the effects of the strong wind gusts that hit the area weeks ago due to the cold front that reached the country. Catalina Quesada, park ranger, explained that they received support from the Red Cross, the Fire Brigade and the Association of Volunteers for Protected […]
Do you live in Escazú and still have the Christmas tree? You should read this!
If you are a resident of Escazú and have not yet discarded your Christmas tree out of laziness or lack of time, this is very good news. In order to avoid trees ending up in rivers or vacant lots, the Municipality of Escazú will gather all the trees on January 28th. Pilar Delgado, head of […]
What are IBAN accounts?
Banks and other financial institutions in the country will start the process of migrating to IBAN format for bank accounts, a standard that will allow Costa Ricans to make national and international transactions with the same bank number. The Central Bank expects users are not affected by any inconvenience, as it is only an extension […]
The number of people detained during Palmares festivities is increasing
The number of people detained during Palmares festivities is increasing. Even though in 2015 the Public Force detained 308 people, so far this year, authorities have detained 285. Director of the police in Alajuela Rándall Picado said that they expect this number to increase because there are at least 4 more days of party and […]