Next Tuesday, the Full Court will discuss the possible effects of the fiscal reform plan – approved in the first reading- to answer a query raised by the Legislative Assembly. After approval on October 5th, legislators sent the text for consultation in autonomous institutions and other state powers. In the case of the Judiciary, the […]
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Heavy rains sent nearly 80 people to shelters
The number of people in shelters as a result of the damages caused by recent floods and landslides was reduced to 78 on Monday. The highest number was 270 people, who had to leave their homes because of heavy rains. The National Commission of Emergencais (CNE) reported that there are still seven open shelters: five […]
Turrialba Volcano’s emissions reached 1Km above the crater
On Monday morning, the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) recorded an eruption in Turrialba Volcano. The authorities indicate that it was possible to visualize an ash column that rose 1000 meters above the crater. This is equivalent to 4,340 meters above sea level. The incident was reported at 5:42 a.m. and at […]
Heavy rains cause damage to homes in Guanacaste
Five children and four adults had to vacate their homes in Tempate, Santa Cruz, because the nearby was overflowing after the heavy rains that have affected the country in recent days. The Huacas fire department was in charge of dealing with the emergency. In total, seven houses were affected. In Nandayure, a woman was trapped […]
Nanotechnology multinational company moves to Costa Rica
The multinational company Noxtak, specialized in nanotechnology for the control and mitigation of electromagnetic pollution from any source, announced that it chose Costa Rica to install its operations. Next month, the company will start hiring personnel for areas of manufacturing, design and engineering. So far, 11 employees are already working with the company in the […]
Businessmen and NGOs denounce creation of “suprapolice” in Nicaragua
On Saturday, Nicaraguan business leaders and civic groups rejected the powers given to a state entity that creates a “suprapolice” that violates the rights of individuals and companies. The regulation to the law that created the Financial Analysis Unit (UAF), published on October 3rd, authorizes that agency to “have direct access to information protected by […]