A bill that seeks to extend the collection of tax or parafiscal contribution to finance programs of the Costa Rican Red Cross moves forward in Congress. The initiative, proposed by several legislators, was affirmatively ruled by the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly. Currently, a 1% contribution is charged to the monthly billing […]
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More than 2,000 rescued dogs already have a home
In the last three years, an animal care program led by the Municipality of Cartago managed to rescue more than 2,000 dogs from the streets. The Municipal Center for Education for Animal Care (CMECA) focuses on pet rescue, public safety and education. They have sterilized and vaccinated 2,103 dogs; 717 of them were adopted and […]
Despite Moody’s warning, government says rescue plan will not affect banks
The Executive Branch insists on defending the rescue credit plan announced on October 11th, claiming it won’t negatively affect the profitability of public banks, as noted in a recent report by the rating agency Moody’s. This Monday, the Minister of Planning, Pilar Garrido, said that the rescue credit plan establishes that state commercial banks define […]
What happened to the municipal system to rent bicycles?
At the end of January this year, the mayor of San José, Johnny Araya, announced that they were working on a joint project with Radiographic Costarricense SA (Racsa) to install a bicycle rental system in the capital. The plan of the mayor’s office, also commented in 2018, was intended to make available to the public […]
Congress approves project against plastic pollution
On Monday, the Legislative Assembly approved the bill to fight plastic pollution in the country in the first reading, with 44 votes in favor and only one against. The initiative, promoted by Erwen Masís, from the Christian Social Unity Party (PUSC), was voted against only by legislator Erick Steller. The core points of the initiative […]
Virtual tour will take you to Cocos Island
Costa Ricans can enjoy a virtual tour of Cocos Island, thanks to an initiative of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) and the Friends of Isla del Coco Foundation. The tour can be made in EPA Hardware Stores and will cost three thousand colones. The money raised will be directed to investment in protection […]