On Monday afternoon, the Student Federation of the National University (FEUNA), hanged a pro-abortion sign with the message “Carlos, sign up!” on the pedestrian bridge located near the Pozuelo factory in La Uruca. This is initiative calls on President Carlos Alvarado to approve the technical standard for therapeutic abortion under medical standards and human rights. […]
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Tourists will have to carry $500 to visit the country
Shirley Diaz, from the Christian Social Unity Party (PUSC) proposed that all people visiting the country with a tourist visa should demonstrate they carry at least $500 either in cash or in a credit or debit card. This will serve as a border reinforcement measure in the face of possible new massive migrations. It is […]
OECD Secretary congratulates Costa Rica
The Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Ángel Gurría, congratulated the Costa Rican authorities for the approval of the Law on Strengthening Public Finances (Law 9635). This law reforms the current sales and rent taxes, creates a tax amnesty, limits some salary privileges and establishes a fiscal rule. With 34 […]
A woman died in attack against Central American migrants in Mexico
A group of Central American migrants was attacked with bullets this Saturday by presumed policemen in the Mexican state of Veracruz, which resulted in one dead woman and three injured people, including a three-year-old boy. The attack was occurred on Saturday morning when the group of migrants traveled in a truck that was intercepted in […]
Commercial sector wants to hire two thousand people in 2019
The Costa Rican commercial sector will try to create more than two thousand formal jobs by 2019. This figure is based on the hiring and investment expectations of the companies associated with the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce. According to the group, the sector continues to be the largest employment source in this country, with […]
How does gunpowder affect wild animals?
December began with numerous campaigns against gunpowder. The authorities seek to raise awareness about the figures of burned children and adults and recommendations so that domestic animals are not affected by the excessive use of this explosive material. Unfortunately, the damage caused by fireworks in wildlife is forgotten, especially in birds, one of the most […]