Drug sales and the activities around this business caused Costa Rica to reach a new record of violence. Many citizens are afraid and feel powerless, and the authorities recognize the unprecedented panorama, with 2017 being the year with the most homicides (582), and expected to end with more than 600 victims of murder. Drug trafficking […]
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Remember to take care of your skin during the holidays
The beach as a favorite destination on Christmas, New Year’s Eve or to enjoy in January. But is important that, in addition to the logistics, you don’t forget to prepare and treat your skin for sun exposure. Guillermo Cortés, a dermatologist at Clínica Bíblica, emphasized that the damage of the sun on the skin is […]
NCG rescued injured hawk in Guanacaste
Agents of the National Coast Guard Service, of the Ministry of Public Security, rescued an adult hawk on Wednesday morning in Flamingo de Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. The bird had several injuries, especially in legs and claws, which prevented it from flying. The crab-eating sparrow hawk arrived at a hotel in this coastal community, where it […]
Epsy Campbell denounces permit cloning in the CSJ
Legislator Epsy Campbell, from the Citizen Action Party (PAC), denounced on Wednesday that the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) is cloning permits for 302 job positions. Campbell explained that the CSJ is creating 302 vacancies from January 17th, through a mechanism consisting of permits with pay, but using the same codes. Of the total seats, […]
Hacienda disconnects ATV tax platform for three days
The Ministry of Finance informed that it will keep the Virtual Tax Administration (ATV) system disconnected during December 20th, 21th and 22nd. This also means payment for banking connectivity will be disabled. The suspension of the service is done for maintenance reasons. Those who need to make tax returns can use files in Excel format […]
ARESEP approved fuel price reduction
The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) approved a reduction in the price of fuel that corresponds to the extraordinary adjustment of the month of December. The super gasoline will have a ¢24 reduction, the regular will be ¢12 less expensive and the diesel will cost ¢12 less. The decrease in fuel prices is due to […]