On Monday, with 40 votes in favor and 10 against, the Legislature approved in first reading a bill that seeks to reinstate the tax on corporations, annulled by the Constitutional Chamber on January 29th 2015. The initiative had the support of the National Liberation Party (PLN), Citizen Action (PAC), Frente Amplio and legislator Jorge Rodríguez […]
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Cubans hid between cylinders to enter the country
On Sunday, the security forces found a new mechanism for people trafficking in the South. Agents who held a checkpoint at La Gamba de Golfito intercepted a truck and checked the box to find 6 Cubans hiding between gas cylinders. These people had irregular migratory condition. Apparently, they would have paid about $1,000 to enter […]
Poás and Rincón de La Vieja Volcanoes are closed
Since Sunday, the entrance to the Poás and Rincón de La Vieja volcanoes is closed due to falling trees on trails. Wálter Fonseca, chief of operations of the National Emergency Commission (CNE), said that these were preventive closures were and that it is unknown when they will reopen. Catalina Quesada, acting administrator of Poás Volcano, […]
Rancho Redondo-Llano Grande Bridge would be ready in a month
The residents of Llano Grande de Cartago finally receive good news: the bridge that connects the area with Rancho Redondo in Goicoechea could be ready in a month. The problems in the area began in last November, when the CONAVI decided to close the bridge since they believe it was dangerous. A group of neighbors […]
The holiday season is over and pawnshops shelves are a proof for that
If paying the vehicle ownership tax, the Christmas gifts, the ingredients for tamales and dinner left you without money, don’t worry, you are not the only one. The so-called “post-holiday budget crunch” is alreday invading people’s lives and it is seen on the shelves of pawn shops. La Cueva reports a 15% increase in the […]
Strong winds caused more than 30 fallen trees, affected roads and short circuits
On Monday morning, the Fire Department received 30 reports of falling trees, and short circuits in various sectors due to strong winds. Dayanne Contreras, from the Central Communications Department of the entity, reported that they are handling emergencies in Turrialba, Zarcero, Talamanca, Santo Domingo de Heredia and Pacayas in Cartago. However, there are no people […]