From now on, Uber will inform users how much they will pay before they make the trip. The upfront fees are calculated based on traffic, weather forecast, trip distance and how many users and drivers are using Uber at that time. So, this process can take a few minutes, when the service is requested. Since […]
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Coffee growers expect lower harvest
According to estimates by the Coffee Institute of Costa Rica (ICAFÉ), the harvest that has been collected (2016-2017) in all producing regions could fall by 12.5%, compared to the previous year.. The previous harvest (2015-2016) was 2.2 million bushels. The first estimate for this collection was 2.7 million bushels, but now it is forecast at […]
CADEXCO: “there is a slowdown in production outside the free zones”
The Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica (CADEXCO) reported a slowdown in sales abroad in production outside the free zones. According to the organization, if exports of goods are analyzed according to the regime, the free zone grew by 14% and the final regime only grew 1%. 1,649 million dollars are required to reach the […]
The return of confiscated vehicles, plates and licenses will take time
If your vehicle, plate or license is confiscated during these holidays, you will have to be patient. The Road Safety Council (COSEVI) announced that, due to the suspension of public services, users who require them between December 23rd and January 2nd will have to wait several days. The Department of Customer Service both in La […]
OIJ: “the OIJ does not stalk anyone”
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) explained how the Police Information Platform (PIP) works. This week, judge of the Third Chamber Celso Gamboa reported that he had being spied on without any reason. It is also important to highlight Keylor Navas’ case, who was consulted on many occasions during 2014 by judicial officials. The system has […]
According to experts, GDP will be around 4.1% in 2017
According to the Central Bank, the growth of gross domestic product (GDP) will be close to 4.1% in 2017. Olivier Castro, president of the organization, was in charge of presenting the Macroeconomic Program 2017-2018. According to him, such a growth would be mainly driven by domestic demand. As informed by the monetary authority, inflation would […]