On October 5th, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) presented a request for an increase in the rates of generation, transmission, distribution and public lighting, among others, which would apply as of January 1st, 2019 if approved. According to the list of applications submitted by the state company, the low voltage distribution rate -which […]
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Unions will appeal illegality declaration at the MEP
On Tuesday, the Labor Court of the Second Judicial Circuit of San José determined the strike in the Ministry of Education Education (MEP) was illegal; however, the Association of Teachers (APSE) and the National Association of Educators (ANDE) claimed they will appeal this sentence. This was confirmed by Roblin Apú, general secretary of APSE, who […]
National Restoration denies populist attitude when voting against tax reform
It’s not populist, it’s consistent.” Carlos Avendaño, head of National Restoration, spoke against the criticism for the way his party voted on the Public Finance Strengthening project, where they contributed with 14 votes against the proposal. He believes the decision is not populist, but is consistent with what they’ve said for the last five months: […]
Tax Reform published in La Gaceta after first reading
On Tuesday, the Official Gazette published the bill to strengthen public finances approved last Friday with the backing of 35 legislators. In total, there are 83 pages in the publication. Carolina Hidalgo, president of the Congress, recalled that this occurred after the approval of a motion that same day, which in turn, establishes the consultation […]
More than 500 people remain in shelters due to floods
Exactly 512 people remain in shelters due to floods. According to the National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) some of the families will not return soon to their homes, because they were very affected by the storm. The main impact is in the Pacific, especially in sectors such as Jicaral or Paquera. On Tuesday, the National […]
Two tropical waves will affect the country in the coming days
Tropical Waves No. 40 and No. 41 will arrive in the country on Thursday and during the weekend, respectively, mainly through the Central and South Pacific, and the Central Valley. This was confirmed on Tuesday by the National Emergency Commission. The president of the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Care (CNE), Alexander Solís, […]