The promise by President Donald Trump to expel all illegal immigrants seriously threatens a large part of the monthly remittances Costa Ricans send to their families. There are about 42 thousand Costa Ricans with papers and permits in order to live in the United States. They can sleep peacefully. But how many illegal Costa Ricans […]
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Solís: “public funds can’t be used for political campaigns”
President Luis Guillermo Solís said that he will be strict to those who intend to use public funds, such as those destined for social programs, for campaigns. He declared so due to the alleged accusations made by legislator Mario Redondo. The president informed that he will study the case because such a public complaint should […]
Araya: “the Legislative Assembly is a reflection of our society”
Every four years the citizens go to the polls and vote for the favorite party without knowing for sure who are the figures that will be part of the Legislative Assembly. However, as explained by political scientist Sergio Araya, these results show society’s diversity. The Legislative Assembly is a space where Costa Rican society is […]
RECOPE defended its wages and incentives
Authorities of the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) defended wages and incentives it gives to its employees and they presented surveys and international parameters to support its positions. Sara Salazar, executive president, and Luis Carlos Solera, finance official of the entity, justified that the expenses for salaries are lower when compared to the industry’s companies […]
CompraRed system will remain active for another year
Although the CompraRed public procurement system officially operated until December 2016, the system will remain active for another year, since some administrative hiring processes, which were already initiated, are still in force. Fabián Quirós, head of the General Directorate of Administration of Goods and Administrative Contracting of the Ministry of Finance, explained the situation. CompraRed […]
The CCSS aims to improve payment agreements
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) aims to improve payment agreements with employers and delinquent self-employed workers and to do so, some changes were implemented. José Rojas López, acting director of the Collection Office of the CCSS, reported that the most significant changes include: -The decrease in interest rates for agreements and payment arrangements, […]