Costa Rica stands out internationally for the implementation of the Social Progress Index in Touristic Resorts, which was presented on Monday to the World Tourism Organization (WTO). The country ranked 12 among the finalists in the awards for Innovation and Excellence in Tourism. This event was held in Spain and was organized by the WTO, […]
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President Solís: “discussions on taxes and public employment will be difficult”
According to president Luis Guillermo Solís, discussions on public employment projects, income tax and VAT convened by the Government for extraordinary sessions in Congress will be difficult and tense. However, he declared that they will continue working hard so the Legislative Assembly starts the projects because they are necessary for the country’s wellbeing. The tax […]
Cubans stranded in Costa Rica: “We sold everything to reach the US”
The decision by US President Barack Obama to repeal the policy “wet foot, dry foot” was a slap in the face for dozens of Cubans who left their country and were on their way to the United States. The policy provided preferential treatment to Cuban immigrants and refugees who were on US soil. Now they […]
Here are some things you need to know about the transport service from Alajuela to San José
The project to implement an executive transportation service from Alajuela to San José was proposed by Tuasa company more than 1 year ago. But La Platina closure made it a reality. Here are some things you need to know: -When does the service start? The bus service will start on January 23rd. -What are the […]
30 thousand new people will benefit from Avancemos
The Avancemos program, which allows people living in poverty to study, will grow in 2017 and will benefit 30,000 new people. This was announced by the Minister of Human Development and President of the Joint Institute of Social Assistance, Emilio Arias, on Tuesday afternoon at the press conference after the Governing Council. In addition, age […]
Progress in project to reduce periods between electoral rounds
A constitutional reform that aims to cut the time between the first and second electoral round advances in the Legislature. On Monday, the lawmakers welcomed the initiative that would reform Article 138 of the Political Constitution and will now be sent to a special legislative commission that will study it. Then it will be sent […]