The Government’s concern about the reduction on the budget 2017 is real. However, it has nothing to do with the amount defined by the Committee on Financial Affairs, but where this cut took place. According to the Executive, the impact will affect essential services for the population and that was not taken into account by the […]
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MAG is surprised by the questions regarding agrochemicals’ registration
On October 25th, the Minister of Agriculture, Luis Felipe Arauz, responded the Ombudman’s questions on the new registry of pesticides that will be enforced within 15 days. Arauz also explained that he requested a hearing with the Ombudsman in order to personally explain the process, because there are very technical aspects, but it was not […]
140 million colones were paid in disability leaves due to zika, dengue and chikungunya
7,585 people received at least 4 days of disability leave per year due to zika, dengue or chikungunya. Data from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) showed that more than 140 million colones were paid in more than 10,000 medical leaves granted to these patients, although not all of them were disabled. The Ministry of […]
Political debt reduction approved in second reading
With 46 votes in favor, the Legislative Assembly approved in second reading a reduction of ¢ 25 billion on the contribution of the State to political parties. The reduction applies to the financing of the presidential campaign of 2018 and 2020 municipal voting. The initiative will reduce the State’s contribution of 0.19% to 0.11% of […]
Former Presidents: “it’s time to act firmly” regarding Venezuela
With a direct letter, former Costa Rican Presidents are asking President Luis Guillermo Solís to take firm actions, through the use of diplomatic tools available, regarding the situation in Venezuela. It is time to act firmly with the instruments to apply the Inter-American Democratic Chart,” said the former Presidents, who ask the Government of Costa […]
Are you at risk of a stroke?
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund reported that, on average, Costa Ricans lose up to 10 years of life because of a stroke. Strokes are the leading cause of death of 3 people per day and 6% result in the deaths of Costa Ricans. Smoking, hypertension, physical inactivity and diabetes are some of the risk […]