Luis Guillermo Solís, former president of the Republic, said that there were “irresponsible politicians” who, in December of 2017, gave statements and messed up a loan for $1,500 million. Solís blames them for the fiscal gap or missing resources in the 2018 budget. The former president referred to this issue on Thursday, after the audience […]
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Alliance seeks to promote country’s economic development
A new alliance between Promotora de Comercio Exterior (PROCOMER), Eurocámara and the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica seeks to promote trade, investment, and business relations between the European Union (EU) and the country. The objective is to generate business opportunities for entrepreneurs from both regions, within the framework of the Association Agreement between the […]
Strike in the National Production Council is illegal
The Labor Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José declared the strike that some employees of the National Production Council (CNP) have against the tax reform as an illegal practice. With this resolution, Judge Arnoldo Álvarez indicates the strike is not sufficiently justified, nor does it comply with the requirements established in the […]
Plogging: Getting fit while helping the environment
A group of women who call themselves Running Chics put on their sports clothes and go running through different streets of the Greater Metropolitan Area but, in addition to exercising, they help the environment. This is a trend called “Plogging;” people go running or walking and -while they are at it- pick up trash from […]
Foreigner will spend eight years in prison for transporting cocaine
A Guatemalan man will spend eight years in prison for the crime of international drug transport, according to the Criminal Court of Liberia. The subject surnamed Barrios was arrested in February 2018 when he was driving a van and intended to cross the northern border crossing in Peñas Blancas. Apparently, officers of the Drug Control […]
Turtle arrival began early this year in Ostional
The mass arrival of turtles to Ostional on Saturday offered a wonderful show for those who live or are visiting this area. The Association of Local Guides of Ostional reported on their social networks that this arrival was expected for the first week of October; however, it is welcome due to the splendid natural wonder […]