Oil rose on Tuesday amid threats of geopolitical tensions that could disrupt world supply. The barrel of Brent of the North Sea for May closed at 67.42 dollars in the London market after gaining 1.37 dollars compared to Monday. In New York, the barrel of light sweet crude (WTI) for April gained 1.34 dollars reaching […]
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13 public institutions will use hybrid and electric vehicles donated by Japan
On Tuesday, the government of Japan delivered 60 hybrid and electric vehicles that will go to 13 public institutions of the Costa Rican government. This was announced by the Presidential House in a formal activity with the presence of the beneficiary government authorities and the Japanese representation. The 60 vehicles (31 hybrid and 29 electric) […]
CCSS: after overcoming crisis we must achieve sustainability
After overcoming the crisis that overwhelmed the health insurance between 2010 and 2012, now the new challenge for the authorities of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) is reaching its sustainability. Gustavo Picado, financial manager of the entity, explained that at a time of stability and financial equilibrium it is necessary to think about […]
Wave of femicides: “How can we believe we are the happiest country?”
Paradoxically, the month when the International Women’s Day is celebrated became one of the most violent for them in Costa Rica. Out of the eight possible femicides reported during this year, six have occurred in March. Without a doubt, a warning signal from every point of view. The most recent case was that of Kimberly […]
Finally! Artisans moved to the new market
On Monday, the Municipality of San José (MSJ) made the official presentation of the Municipal Artisan’s Market, which houses about 80 artisans who inhabited Calle 13 Bis, in Cuesta de Moras until Friday. The authorities of the municipality and the Catholic Church participated in the activity. Johnny Araya, mayor of San José, said that this […]
Guatuso cacao producers stand out for sustainable practices
Around 80 cacao producers in Guatuso stand out not only for producing healthy and excellent products, but also for doing so with sustainable practices. Such is the case of Juan Carlos Sibaja and his wife María Elizondo, as well as Elías Cruz and Irene Esquivel, who have improved the income of their families through the […]