In May, 30 people lost their lives in traffic accidents. It is the lowest number of road fatalities reported since last February, when 28 fatalities were registered. If you compare May with April, the number of deceases was reduced in 11 and they were 14 less than in March, when 44 deaths were reported. The […]
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CNE has dealt with 20 flood incidents so far this week
Between Monday and Tuesday, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) dealt with 20 incidents related to floods, according to the latest report from the institution. The largest number was given on the first day of this week, which registered 17 cases. The CNE also dealt with two incidents related to landslides and 13 inspection requests in […]
Former President Solís and Mercedes Peñas will leave the country
Luis Guillermo Solís and his wife Mercedes Peñas Domingo will leave Costa Rica to start a new career in Florida, United States. This was announced on Wednesday afternoon by Peñas, who commented on his Facebook site about his new life project. I thank the International University of Florida (FIU) for granting Luis Guillermo and I […]
Banco Popular’s new manager will earn more than ¢16 million despite the directive
Marvin Rodríguez, new manager of Banco Popular, will receive a salary that exceeds¢16 million per month, if the same conditions as his predecessor Geovanni Garro, who held the position until Sunday, are maintained. Rodriguez says that the presidential directive to cut wages does not include him. This means that his remuneration will exceed ¢9.5 million, […]
300 kilos of cocaine found in an Italian boat
A total of 300 kilos of cocaine were found inside the container of an Italian-flagged ship that came from Colombia and that after its passage by Costa Rica would arrive in Lisbon, Portugal. The ship, named MN Cala Palma, was approached by agents of the Drug Control Police (PCD), who checked the ventilation of a […]
State would pay millionaire debt with the CCSS in 2019
The State would settle its debt with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) as of 2019. The amount is owed for the increase the CCSS made to the contribution of the State for workers’ contributions, 0.66% for the Disability, Old-Age and Death (IVM) regime. Jaime Barrantes, manager of Pensions, explained that they have already […]