According to a study by the Ministry of Economy, more than one million credit cards in the country have an annual interest rate of up to 50%. Almost 180 types of these plastics have the highest interest in the market and the least number of days to pay, since most give only 15. This situation […]
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“The situation in Japdeva is critical”, admits the president of the entity
The executive president of the entity, Andrea Centeno, admitted on Tuesday that the financial situation of the company is critical, since its competition, the Container Terminal of Moin started operations. In the midst of this scenario, the head of institution assured that the government will continue with its plans to encourage the mobility of one […]
Executive committed to improving employability for people with disabilities
The government is committed to generating greater opportunities and employability conditions for people with disabilities. This Tuesday, the incumbent president, Marvin Rodriguez, and Labor Minister, Steven Nunez, signed a decree for the creation of the National Commission on Employability and Work for People with Disabilities. This body will articulate actions, plans, programs and projects of […]
The US leaves a forum on disarmament to protest against the presidency of Venezuela
On Tuesday, the United States decided to abandon the Conference on Disarmament, an international forum of the UN that meets in Geneva, after Venezuela assumed the rotating presidency. What happens here right now is an insult of propaganda,” said US ambassador Robert Wood told reporters, saying that Venezuela is a pariah state. Whatever they say […]
German company Amoena will leave the country
The German company Amoena, which manufactured bras for breast cancer patients and women’s intimate apparel, will stop operations in Costa Rica. The company, which employed some 300 people, will leave the country “due to changes in its business strategy and in order to optimize the supply chain,” confirmed Cinde. “The company made the decision due […]
WHO includes professional burnout on its list of diseases
Professional burnout was recently incorporated into the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is used to establish health statistics. The list, drawn up by WHO, is based on the findings of medical experts from around the world. It was adopted by the Member States of WHO, meeting since May 20th […]