A delegation headed by Rodolfo Méndez Mata, Minister of Public Works and Transport, held on Monday the first meeting with representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States (FAA) to get back the best air qualification for the country. After an audit conducted between October and February, Costa Rica received a rating downgrade […]
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Nicaragua Releases 50 Opposition Prisoners Under Controversial Amnesty Law
The Nicaraguan government released on Monday 50 opponents arrested for participating in the protests against President Daniel Ortega, following the approval of a controversial amnesty law that also protects those responsible for the repression of protesters. The Ministry of the Interior reported that, in compliance with the new norm that came into force this Monday, […]
Services associated with water and electricity consumption would pay VAT
According to the Ministry of Finance, the consumption of water above 30 cubic meters per month, and that of electricity equal to or less than 280 kW/h every 30 days, will be exempt from the payment of the Value Added Tax (VAT); nevertheless, the associated services would pay 13%. The Law of Strengthening of Public […]
Inflation rose again in May
In May, inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose by 0.14%, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). Of the 315 products that make up the CPI, 45% of them went up in prices, 44% went down and 11% remained stable. During May, the goods and services that showed the […]
Influenza killed two children
The seasonal influenza virus killed two children at the National Children’s Hospital (HNN). The director of that medical center, Olga Arguedas, confirmed the deaths, and although they can not reveal more details, she indicated that one of the minors died this month. In addition, the medical center maintains 100% occupancy in the Critical Care Areas […]
President Alvarado: “We will announce new jobs and investments”
On Sunday, President Carlos Alvarado said that from this Monday, the Executive Power will announce new jobs, investments, simplification plans for procedures, housing and infrastructure projects and improvements in the financial conditions of private sector companies and indebted people. All this as part of a plan to reactivate the national economy. He added that he […]