According to the Central Bank estimates, the national oil bill could increase by 24.8% in 2017. A recent agreement among oil producers and the expectation of higher prices of raw materials make authorities from importing countries consider the potential impact they will face during this year. Therefore, the bill could rise to $ 1,340 million. […]
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You don’t longer need the Income Certification to be assisted in the institutions of the CCSS
From January 1st, no worker will receive the Income Certification, issued by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, again. Now, to be assisted in the institutions of the Fund, you only need the insured and identity cards. The CCSS is no longer requesting the income certification as a requirement for the provision of health services […]
“Spiderman” was arrested by the OIJ
A subject was arrested by the judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ): he was accused of multiple robberies. Just like spiderman, the man climbed walls to enter into businesses and take articles from the capital. One of the robberies occurred on November 10th , 2016 at a medical center. At that time, the suspect stole a laptop, […]
Delinquent debtors to the CCSS increased by the end of 2016
While in June 2016 the employers’ debt with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) was ¢ 4,921 million, at the end of this year, that amount grew to ¢ 5,258 million. According to official data, the number of delinquent patterns also increased: it went from 1,056 at half a year to 1,230 in December. […]
The mayor of San José: “the MOPT is not providing the due road maintenance!”
Mayor of San José Johnny Araya complained to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) for not providing the due maintenance that corresponds to the national roads that pass through the city of San José. The municipality is assuming part of MOPT responsibilities because many of these are national roads, but the MOPT is […]
The Supreme Electoral Court will have new members to address the 2018 presidential process
On February 4th, the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) will increase its membership to five proprietary magistrates in order to address the entire 2018 presidential election process. Article 100 of the Political Constitution establishes the appointment of two deputy magistrates along with the three proprietary magistrates will rule one year before the voting process and six […]