The Criminal Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José rejected the allegations of the accused in the Yanber case and confirmed the arrest as a precautionary measure pending the conclusion of an investigation for alleged fraud. On Monday, five defendants faced an appeal hearing on precautionary measures, in which they tried to get […]
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Costa Rican ambassador in Singapore accused of harassment
The Costa Rican ambassador in Singapore, Iris Manzanares Murillo, was accused of labor harassment by two officials of that embassy, the counselor and the administrative assistant. At the same time, the official was accused of alleged administrative irregularities, such as the use of the embassy’s official vehicle for personal matters. Manzanares is not a career […]
Employees from different areas of the Judicial Branch joined the strike
According to the press office of the Judicial Branch, its officials participated in the strike movement in Parrita, Guápiles, Turrialba, Limón, Pérez Zeledón, Corredores, Golfito, Liberia, Nicoya, Santa Cruz, and San Carlos . The entity reported people supporting the strike, but without neglecting urgent matters and essential services. In the Prosecutor’s Office of Desamparados, officials […]
Strike in the Ministry of Housing is illegal
On Monday, the Labor Court of the Second Judicial Circuit of San José declared the strike movement in the Ministry of Housing and Human Settlements (MIVAH) was illegal. The judge surnamed Sancho Valerín said the ANEP is condemned to pay both costs of this action, fixing the personal in the prudential amount of one million […]
Government and unions resumed meeting to solve fiscal differences
On Monday afternoon, the unions and the Executive Power resumed negotiations to try and end the national strike of public employees. The unions are opposed to the tax plan that is discussed in the Legislative Assembly. The movement has been active for 15 days now. Both parties met on Monday at the Archbishop’s House, in […]
SINAC seeks to boost tourism in San Lucas Island
For several months, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has made efforts to strengthen the shelter and promote development in the National San Lucas Island Wildlife Refuge. San Lucas houses one of the greatest jewels in historical and cultural wealth of the country, so the goal is using this to boost the economy of […]