On Sunday night, several firefighting units were sent to El Coyol de Alajuela, 400 meters from Dos Pinos in the direction of San José, after a leak was detected in a RECOPE pipeline. The information was confirmed by the Fire Monitoring Center, who pointed out they sent an extinguishing unit, a hazardous materials unit, and […]
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Tourism sector reports negative impact of strike
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) described the position taken by the strikers and the organizing unions of the national strike as insensitive and irresponsible. The selfish attitudes of the unions and the timid behavior of the government have caused millions of losses to the sector. It is sad to see the bad experience tourists […]
President calls for union and avoids talking about the strike
President Carlos Alvarado did not mention the issue of the strike, the fiscal plan, the economic crisis or the unions in his speech on September 15th at the National Park. Instead, he addressed the co-responsibility of all Costa Ricans to seek a better homeland. Playing with words, the president wanted to say a lot, but […]
Unions insist on maintaining an “indefinite strike”
On Saturday, the unions that lead street demonstrations since September 10th, insisted on maintaining the call for a general strike. Trade unions want, among other things, to maintain a series of privileges for public sector employees, and for a basic basket free of taxes. In a press release distributed on Saturday afternoon, they complain about […]
Police shot US suspect in domestic violence case
An American surnamed Caspino remains hospitalized in the Calderón Guardia Hospital (HCG) after being shot and wounded in one of his thighs by a Public Force officer. It all came about when an alert was sent to the 9-1-1 system about an apparent case of domestic violence in a house located in the Quesada Durán […]
Congress calls legislators to make progress on tax reform next week
The demonstrations have failed to have the necessary impact among the legislators, as the president of Congress, Carolina Hidalgo, announced that on Monday and Tuesday there will be extraordinary sessions in the Plenary to discuss the project of strengthening public finances. This is because the report from the drafting commission is nearly ready and, from […]