In the face of the beginning of mid-term vacations, hotels report only 64% occupancy. This figure is lower than in previous years because the population is still awaiting the implications of VAT and because families usually wait until the last days to book, according to the Chamber of Hotels. The areas where they still have […]
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Thieves took money and belongings from customers in BCR branch
On Monday, several subjects robbed the branch of the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) in Aserrí. Apparently, the men took the firearm from the security guard, took the money from two boxes and took the belongings of some of the customers. The Communication Department of the BCR reported that there were no people injured and […]
Businessmen demand efficiency and order from ICE
The business sector of the country is demanding the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) for a greater efficiency and a financial reengineering that allows it to get out of the crisis. The claim of entrepreneurs comes at times when the entity and its executive president, Irene Cañas, are the focus of questioning, first by […]
Former INAMU president wants to be head of the Women’s Comission in the OAS
This week, Former Minister of the Status of Women and Executive President of the National Institute for Women (INAMU) Alejandra Mora Mora will face the election for the position of President of the Inter-American Commission of Women of the Organization of American States (OAS). Mora is competing against another six candidates from the region. The […]
CNE plans national drill in case of earthquake
With “Costa Rica prepared” slogan, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) seeks to raise awareness about earthquakes and invite citizens to participate in the first national evacuation drill in case of an earthquake or emergency. The activity will be held on August 19th at 10:00 a.m. The dynamic is that at that time organized groups of […]
Grupo de Lima support Guaidó in OAS meeting
Most countries of the Lima Group want to use the opportunity of the most important meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) to support the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, recognized as president of that country by 54 nations, and to discipline the president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega. Both political actions are being undertaken […]