The presidency of the Congress, headed by Carolina Hidalgo, from the Citizen Action Party (PAC), had to publish the bill to strengthen public finances, in accordance with the latest substitute text, as well as carry out compulsory consultations, once the report was received from the Special Commission. This was indicated by the Technical Services Department […]
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Six people arrested after kidnapping a woman in Escazú
Agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency, with the support of the Municipal Police of Escazú, captured six suspects for allegedly kidnapping a woman. According to the press office of the Municipal Police of Escazú, during the operation the entire gang of kidnappers who had a woman hostage was arrested. In addition, the victim was rescued […]
The strike is illegal in the PANI
The Labor Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José declared the illegality of the strike that took place since September 10th in the Naiconal Children’s Trust. The strike, promoted by the Union of Employees of the National Board of Children (SEPI) and the National Association of Public and Private Employees (ANEP), was declared […]
Rains caused yellow alert in the North and Central Pacific
The National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) issued a yellow alert (preventive) for all the North and Central Pacific, due to the rains. In addition, the green alert (informative) is maintained for the Central Valley, the South Pacific, and the North Zone. Alexander Solís, president of the CNE, indicated that the rainy pattern is expected to […]
Protesters held riots in Limón on Wednesday night
A group of protesters caused serious disturbances in the entrance of RECOPE in Limón on Wednesday night. According to police sources, due to the incidents, the Public Force intervened in the area after a group of people threw stones at a truck and totally blocked the roads, in addition to allegedly assaulting pedestrians. As shown […]
Union maneuver delays resolution on illegality of strike in CNP
A last-minute maneuver by the Trade Union of Workers of the National Production Council (CNP) delayed the process by which the Court of Appeals hears the ruling handed down by the Labor Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José, which declared the illegality of the strike in that institution. The court issued the […]