On Tuesday, the main entry and exit routes in Puntareanas were blocked by a group of fishermen from the region. The demonstration called by fishermen from the longline fishing sector started early in the morning and caused a serious impact on traffic. According to José Luis Jiménez, Regional Traffic Director in Puntarenas, there were blockades […]
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An error delays the session of the Tax Reform Commission
Once again, the legislators of the Special Commission of the Fiscal Plan decided to adjourn the session where the motions presented to the substitute text of the bill for Strengthening Public Finances would move forward in the Legislative Assembly. This time it was because the call to the session was held on Tuesday morning, but […]
More Costa Rican pineapples with cocaine
The US Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP) detected more than 45 kilos of cocaine hidden in a shipment of Costa Rican pineapples on August 22nd, at the port of Wilmington (Delaware). This case joins similar discoveries in Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The pineapples came from the canton of San Carlos de Alajuela and […]
Government asks former presidents to support the fiscal plan
The government of Carlos Alvarado is calling the former presidents of the country to request support for the fiscal plan, which has met with various obstacles in the Legislative Assembly. Laura Chinchilla and Rafael Ángel Calderón sent a message warning of the consequences that the country would face if the tax project sent by the […]
MOPT awarded tender for $ 12 million to a company under investigation in Spain
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) awarded the Spanish company Copisa Constructora Pirenaica SA, based in the country, a tender for more than $12 million (more than ¢6 billion) despite the fact that the company is under investigation by the Spanish judicial authorities for the alleged payment of bribes to obtain public works […]
Do you like cocktails? Learn how to make them this weekend
On September 1st, those who wish to become bartenders will be able to register for the gastronomic workshop that will be held in Mango Plaza, Alajuela. The activity will be developed from 6:00 pm and the participants will learn how to make cocktails such as apple martini, Bahama mama, and the famous Grasshopper. An expert […]