According to a survey published by the Center for Research and Policy Studies (CIEP), La Universidad weekly newspaper and the University of Costa Rica´s school of Politics Sciences, the negative perception regarding the country’s course increased from 59.5% to 62.2%. According to the director of CIEP, Felipe Rodríguez Alpízar, unemployment ranks first (23.3%) on the list […]
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A new school will be built!
Walter Muñoz, director of Infrastructure and Educational Facilities from the MEP, described the meeting with a group of parents and staff from Limón 2000 School as very positive. The meeting aimed to explain the status of the construction project of a new school and plans and the budget were finally presented. The community was satisfied. […]
An alleged sexual abuser tried to re-enter the country
A Nicaraguan man surnamed Paiz was arrested on Thursday by the Immigration Police in Peñas Blancas. Paiz was trying to enter the country after being in Nicaragua for 6 months but when his documents were checked, it was confirmed that he was wanted in Costa Rica by the judicial authorities of Pavas, for a sexual […]
Drug seizures increased in Puntarenas
Drug seizures in Puntarenas increased almost 100% compared to the same period last year. From January to June, 2015 92 kilos of drugs were seized just in that province. However, during the same period this year, 190 kilos were seized, according to a report published by the Section of Analysis and Statistics of the Ministry […]
To control unemployment is the Government’s formula to improve its image
The Minister of Communication, Mauricio Herrera, accepted that the survey data from the Center for Research and Politics Studies at the University of Costa Rica (CIEP) generates a real concern, mainly because unemployment became the biggest problem for Costa Ricans. That’s one of the most important reasons for people to have a pessimistic opinion and that is […]
The “U” turn at La Paz Park is going to be eliminated
Transit Engineering will eliminate the return located near La Paz Park. It is possible that the work will be ready today. As consequence, drivers must be alert with this change. The developed road projects have contributed to a significant increase in the route’s transit speed, making the “U” turn very dangerous. Users will have the option […]