In the blink of an eye the government of Carlos Alvarado took a turn in its foreign policy. The government changed its mind and announced that before the end of this year it will send the request of approval to the Nicaraguan government for the acceptance of a Costa Rican ambassador in that country. Weeks […]
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BCR presents first “wearable” banking system in the country
The Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) launched the bracelet for BCR purchases, the first “wearable” device linked to a banking service in the country. This new means of face-to-face payment uses contactless technology for purchases under ¢15,000 (as provided in the Regulation of the Central Bank Payment System). The device is linked to a line […]
Banca para el Desarrollo charged interest rates of up to 43%
Although one of the reasons for its existence is to offer better credit conditions for producers, the Development Banking System exceeds the interest percentages of the market. This was revealed by an audit conducted by the Economic Services Supervision Department of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR), which found that in 1,200 credit operations, […]
Strike in the MOPT was declared illegal
Judge Natalia Meza Angulo of the Labor Court of II Judicial Circuit of San José, declared the strike in the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation as illegal. Some of the “proven facts” stated are: there is no evidence in the file that proves the National Union of Workers of Public Works and Transport (Unatropyt) […]
Alvarado will request Costa Rica’s accession to the OECD on Tuesday
On Tuesday, President Carlos Alvarado will ask the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for Costa Rica to enter this forum. Alvarado will hold a meeting with the secretary general of this organization, Angel Gurría, and will participate in an OECD assembly as part of his activities in France this week. The Minister of […]
Common cold or AH1N1? Know the differences
The Ministry of Health confirmed that there are five patients with AH1N1 influenza in the province of Guanacaste. They are even investigating whether the death of a senior citizen is related to this virus. Despite this, the authorities ask the population to remain calm, since this virus is seasonal and since 2009 it was no […]