On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States validated the decree of President Donald Trump that puts obstacles for the entry of citizens of six countries and specific officials from Venezuela, in a clear victory for the White House. With five votes to four, the court approved the latest version of the decree, which […]
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Government intensifies negotiations for Costa Rica at the OIM
The government claimed it intensified the negotiation for votes to achieve the presidency of Costa Rican Laura Thompson in the Organism of the United Nations (UN) for the Migration (IOM). Thompson, who is currently the deputy general director of this body, will face the American Ken Isaacs and Portuguese António Vitorino this Friday. She was […]
Migration takes three months to respond to refuge applications
Raquel Vargas, director of the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME), said that refuge applications from foreigners take about three months to be resolved. Therefore, due to the increase in these requests by Nicaraguans, the Directorate is giving them temporary permits to stay in the country. Vargas explained that the different institutions should act […]
Journalists Association says Legislator Prendas’ project is a gag rule
The board of directors of the Costa Rican Journalists Association and Communication Professionals (Colper) expressed their “categorical opposition” to any bill that limits freedom of speech, including “Protection of honor in the face of abusive use of speech on social networks,” presented last week by National Restoration’s Jonathan Prendas. The bill aims to amend articles […]
Strike affected roads, health services and education
The national strike of public employees had an impact throughout the national territory although the Government reported that it will take legal actions against it. In the medical centers of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), only emergency services are being provided. Scheduled appointments in Outpatient Consultation and surgeries were canceled. Many students from […]
ICE is not raffling cell phones!
A series of emails from Grupo ICE, where a supposed raffle of cell phones and tablets is discussed, in exchange for filling out an online survey is nothing more than a scam. The emails have been reaching users of the ICE service but the entity has clarified the matter and asks people not to fall […]