As the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica (ICRC) did in previous days, the Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica (CADEXCO) delivered a missive to the Constitutional Court against the possible increase of 72% in gas and 35% in transports because it would negatively affect enterprises, especially root crops and tubers producers. Laura Bonilla, president […]
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Costa Rica returned 56 Cubans who wanted to enter the country
56 Cubans who tried to enter Costa Rica from Panama were returned by immigration authorities into Panamanian territory. The islanders were trying to cross Costa Rican to continue their journey to the United States, apparently in an irregular situation. Panama government sent the migrants to the Cáritas Foundation quarter located in the capital while they […]
Forty families received one million colones each
Forty families won the contest “Familias Pura Leche” and received a million colones check from Dos Pinos. They can use the money prize to acquire appliances, furniture and may even settle some debts. To participate, each of the winners used a number printed on UHT milk cartons, and saved the package in order to be […]
Four hospitals are performing surgeries during weekends and evenings
San Juan de Dios Hospital, San Vicente de Paul Hospital in Heredia, Escalante Pradilla Hospital and Ophthalmological Clinic in San José plan to perform 34,730 diagnostic and surgical procedures on weekends and evenings in the coming months. As part of this effort, the Eye Clinic established a program of evening surgeries to assist 2,500 patients from […]
VIVICON: a housing solution for couples and young professional families
In the competitive real estate market, VIVICON stands out as a pioneer. The company has over 45 years of experience, more that 50 successful projects and almost 10.000 finished house solutions. This developing company works strongly focused on the common areas design in order to offer a high quality living experience and a housing model […]
Ecofriendly houses are an environmental, living option
Costa Rican Institute of Technology (TEC) is developing a sustainable and ecofriendly housing project. They explained that a wooden house produces up to 45 tons less carbon dioxide (CO2) than a concrete one. they also stated that the houses are as safe as a regular one if the building and electrical construction codes are properly […]