We managed to close the entire Route 32, the Palmares Bridge, San Ramón, Puntarenas, Alajuela, and Cartago. We’ve had an excellent movement in Limón, it exceeded our expectations.” These were the remarks by Gilberto Cascante, president of the National Educators Asociacion (ANDE), when asked about the indefinite strike that started on Monday. Cascante said that […]
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Employees from these 15 institutions might be sanctioned for participating in strike
On Monday, 15 public institutions requested the Labor Court to declare the strike illegal. If this happens, the employees who participated in the strike are exposed to sanctions, wage reduction, and will have 24 hours to resume their work. So far, the institutions that have requested this are: the CCSS, Correos de Costa Rica, Instituto […]
President: strike hasn’t had a major impact on services
The strike hasn’t had a major impact on public services provided by the government,” said President Carlos Alvarado about the national strike of public employees against the fiscal plan being discussed in the Legislative Assembly. Acording to the President, the government has been able to keep most services running, highlighting the operation of ports and […]
Environmentalists demonstrated against climate change all over the world
On Saturday, activists and environmentalists took the streets all over the world to demand the governments to put an end to the use of fossil fuels and act against climate change. There were demonstrations from Melbourne to Bangkok, where there are meetings to celebrate the COP24. The movement, called Rise for climate, is present in hundreds […]
Police took control of RECOPE
The Public Force took control the ports and distribution facilities in Limón. The operation is carried out in the ports of JAPDEVA (Junta de Administración Portuaria y de Desarrollo Económico de la Vertiente del Caribe). The officials also took RECOPE’s facilities in different areas of the country. The information was confirmed by police sources and […]
Gas stations report increase in sales due to fear caused by strike call
Over the weekend, the gas stations in the metropolitan area reported an increase in fuel sales due to drivers’ fear of a possible shortage caused by the national strike scheduled for Monday. The heads of the stations claimed sales increased in Tres Ríos, Moravia, and Pavas, and there were even queues. In other stations, several […]