The downpours in recent days has caused floods and landslides in much of the country and has forced emergency authorities to enable shelters and prepare resources, as it is expected that the situation continues the rest of the week. President Luis Guillermo Solís met with mayors from various cantons, personnel of the National Emergency Commission […]
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Álvarez offers to “abolish” the use of oil by 2040
The National Liberation Party (PLN) presidential candidate, Antonio Álvarez Desanti, announced ON Tuesday that he will commit to Zapote to stop Costa Rica’s use of hydrocarbons by 2040. The candidate announced that the ban on the importation of vehicles that burn hydrocarbons will be in force after 2035. According to Álvarez, the change in the […]
Celebrate tourism in the capital, with free admission to museums and more
September 27th marks the World Tourism Day and Costa Rica will join the activities. The Gold Museum, the Jade Museum and the National Museum will have free entrance to its facilities . This was announced by the Municipality of San José. Mayor Johnny Araya said that this day is an opportunity to reinforce the many […]
Project seeks to create fund for the conservation of the seas
A bill introduced on Tuesday afternoon will seek to create a fund for the conservation of the Costa Rican seas. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), legislators of the Citizen Action (PAC), National Liberation (PLN) and Frente Amplio parties, as well as the MarViva Foundation. The National Fund to […]
Costa Rica advanced in international ranking of competitiveness
Costa Rica jumped ahead seven places compared to last year and ranked 47th out of 137 countries evaluated. In the region it is positioned as the second most competitive country, after Chile. This is indicated by the Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018, prepared by the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development of Incae Business […]
President calls for resignation of BCR executives who denounced the cementazo
President Luis Guillermo Solís asked the members of the Board of Directors of the BCR, including those who have denounced and investigated the case of the cement, to resign. In announcing the issue, he assured that his government is committed to transparency and that the dismissal of this board will not affect the investigations that […]