The National Wages Council approved a general increase of 1.14% for minimum wages in the private sector, except for domestic workers, who will receive an increase of 1.5% This will be published by decree in the Official Gazette in the coming days. The increase will be effective from the first half of January 2017. Likewise, […]
Costa Rica News, Summarized in English and Linked to the Source
The government updated the tax on vehicles property
On October 31st, the updating of the tax on vehicle ownership for 2017 fiscal year it was published in the Official Gazette. There is a list of values for vehicles, aircraft and boats, as well as the amounts of “value” and the “minimum rate” signed by Vice Minister of Revenue from the Ministry of Finance […]
Plan identifies critical problems in the capital to provide solutions
On Monday morning, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Municipality of San José (MSJ), presented a plan that identifies the main problems and proposes solutions for urban planning and sustainability in San José. Miguel Jaramillo, IDB representative in Costa Rica, explained that the “Action Plan San José capital” proposes an improvement in urban mobility […]
Fathers can now share with their children if there is a family separation process
Different sectors that defend men’s rights supported a guideline introduced by the National Children’s Trust (PANI) that allows fathers to share with their children when there is a family separation process. Fathers can now request timetable for visits in a more accessible way. It aims to encourage an immediate link unless there is some risk. […]
Power cuts in Heredia, Tibás and Curridabat
From November 1st to November 3rd, the National Power and Light Company (CNFL) will conduct several jobs that force it to interrupt electricity service in some sectors of Heredia, Tibás and Curridabat. The disruption will take place on November 1st in Colima de Tibás, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, due to the relocation of […]
Representatives from animal organizations protested: they want legislators to make a decision
Representatives from animal organizations joined forces to put pressure on legislators to make them read the Animal Welfare Act draft. Patricia Abadía, from the Association for Animal Welfare and Shelter, declared that the recommendations from the Constitutional Court has already been followed and the project is ready to be voted. The animal advocates met at […]