After the temporary closure of Poás volcano on Tuesday, authorities from SINAC and MINAE informed that the park will open again on Wednesday. Rafael Gutiérrez, director of the central region of SINAC, indicated that according to the measurements and field work carried out by volcanologists, the conditions are within a normal range, which is why […]
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Garabito was renewed as a sustainable tourism destination
With the support of the Chamber of Tourism and Sustainable Trade of the Central Pacific (CATUCOSO), and the collaboration of the Municipality of the canton, Garabito recently celebrated its launch as a sustainable tourist destination, which is expected to consolidate as an excellent alternative for national and foreign visitors, as well as strengthen this activity, […]
Government ruled out raising liquor tax “to avoid contraband”
The government’s decision not to establish new liquor taxes within the fiscal plan was based on a strategy to avoid promoting greater contraband in the country. According to Deputy Minister of Finance, Nogui Acosta, expanding tax collection on these products would have further encouraged the illegal arrival of alcohol, which would have been counterproductive to […]
Costa Rica only has consular representation in Nicaragua
As of this Monday, Costa Rica maintains only consular representation in Nicaragua. The Lutheran pastor Carlos Bonilla, who had been in charge of the embassy since August, welcomed his retirement. Bonilla Avendaño, close friend of the controversial former Minister of the Presidency, Melvin Jiménez, had been appointed as acting manager since August 1st, after the […]
Strike at ICE is illegal
The Labor Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José determined that the strike at the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is illegal, since the public electricity service is essential. In addition, the Court condemned the Trade Union Association of Telecommunications, Electricity and Allied Workers (ANTTEA); the National Association of Technicians and Workers of […]
Judge determines the strike is illegal in the INS too
The Labor Court of the III Judicial Circuit of Alajuela determined that the strike to which some officials of the National Insurance Institute (INS) joined since September 10th is illegal. The strike call was made by the Staff Union of the National Insurance Institute (UPINS), which was sentenced to pay one million colones for procedural […]