Exercise is health. And when it is done for a good cause, it is much better. A race called “MostaRun” will take place on November 13th at 7 a.m., starting and finishing at the World Gym in Escazú. Participants can run 5 or 10 kilometers and there will be a category for the blind. It […]
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UN calls to protect cyclists and pedestrians
A report from UN Environment warns that investment in infrastructure is needed to save pedestrians and cyclists’ lives in low-income countries. According to this document, called Global Outlook on Walking and Cycling, the lack of investment in safe infrastructure contributes to millions of people’s death. The document is based on the study in 20 low-to […]
The Law that punishes improper relations was approved
The Law that makes punishable by imprisonment the improper relationships between adults and minors was approved in the Legislature’s second debate. The reform had 43 votes in favor and 4 votes against (3 legislators from Movimiento Libertario and Ligia Fallas, from Frente Amplio). The initiative reforms Articles 159 and 161 of the Penal Code, also […]
Oil prices will positively affect Costa Rican inflation rate in 2017
An increase in oil prices in international markets is expected to take place next year. As a consequence, the inflation rate in Costa Rica will return to the levels established in the Macroeconomic Program 2016-2017. It would be about 3%. Positive inflation levels within the target range helps the Central Bank (BCCR) to expand its […]
The government is contradicting itself about MPS budget
Although the need to hire more police officers is huge, Minister of Security Gustavo Mata asked Legislators to reconsider their decision to cut the budget of PANI to give it to the institution he leads. Taking away money from an institution such as PANI, which helps women, children and adolescents, is not the best way […]
Pfizer wants you! Join the crew
Pfizer inaugurated the new facilities of its Global Financial Shared Services Center and it expects to hire about 190 people by the end of 2017. If you are interested in joining the company, you can send your résumé to reclutamientocr@pfizer.com. They are currenty looking for staff with expertise in accounting, finance, payments to suppliers, billing […]