On August 16th, there will be no power in San Juan de Tibás, due to work carried out by the National Company of Fuerza y Luz (CNFL). The suspension of the service will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the sector from Liceo Mauro Fernández to the south, up to 50 meters […]
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Financial support for 80 rice farmers affected by Nate
A group of 80 rice producers will receive a financial support of ¢ 500 million to face the losses caused by storm Nate, in October 2017. The funds come from the National Rice Corporation (Conarroz). This week, President Carlos Alvarado and the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Renato Alvarado, signed Law 9596, which empowers Conarroz […]
Legislators insist on creating new tax on alcoholic beverages
The possibility of establishing a new tax on alcoholic beverages is gaining strength with the arrival of a new wave of motions to the proposed tax plan proposed by the Executive Power. The goal is to establish an additional charge to what is paid for the consumption of wines, beers, and spirits, and thereby finance […]
Whale watching festival celebrates 10 years
The ninth month of the year will surprise thousands of Costa Rican and foreign tourists with whale and dolphin sightings in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. The natural display is scheduled from September 7th to 9th and 15th to 16th, in the middle of the celebration of the 10 years of the Festival of […]
Uber included in dialogue tables on issues of collaborative mobility
On Tuesday morning, a group of Uber drivers arrived at the doors of the Presidential House with the aim of having a dialogue with the Government regarding their employment situation. At 11:00 a.m., six representatives entered the Presidency in Zapote, while 350 drivers of platforms were waiting outside the building supporting the activity. According to […]
Nearly 1,000 motions await the Government’s tax reform text
A total of 907 motions were presented this Tuesday before the Secretariat of the Legislative Directorate to seek modifications to the substitute text of the law to strengthen public finances. Wálter Muñoz, president of the National Integration Party (PIN) noted that they submitted about 200 motions, but warned that they will not vote on the […]