An American tourist was hit by a vehicle in San José on February 18th. She, and at least 3 witnesses, reported a Nissan brand vehicle, model X-Trail, plate 777669, as the person responsible for the incident and, according to the complaint, the person fled. According to the National Registry, the vehicle involved would belong to […]
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CCSS re-launches mortgage loans with IVM resources
The board of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) created two new types of mortgage loans for the insured population. The provision is part of the institution’s strategies to try and strengthen the reserve of the Disability, Old Age and Death (IVM) regime. The CCSS has ¢ 12.5 billion available in this portfolio of […]
Costa Rica joins Convention on Cybercrime
Costa Rican legislators approved the accession of the country to the European Convention on Cybercrime (CEC) in the first reading, with the intention of complementing the current Law 9048 on Computer and Related Offenses of Title VI of the Criminal Code. The process began in August 2012, when the Executive Power presented to the plenary […]
Government raises import tax on sugar
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry raised taxes on sugar imported from Brazil in 3.67%, a figure that is lower than the 6.8% originally announced. Minister Geanina Dinarte partially accepted the appeal filed by the importing company Maquila Lama and backed its initial decision. The measure would also reject the appeal filed by the […]
No more express cocaine in San José
On Wednesday, officers from the Drug Control Police (PCD) of the Ministry of Public Security arrested one of the leading dealers of cocaine and marijuana in Coco Beach, Guanacaste. The 35-year-old Costa Rican national named Quirós was investigated by the police after receiving anonymous calls and information from the local law enforcement. The man has […]
Public entities are forced to buy from CNP, although it’s more expensive
Since November 11th, an order issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and signed by President Solís, limits public institutions to buy generic, industrial and fishing products only to the National Production Council (CNP), with the prices defined by this entity. According to Óscar Quirós, chief of the Agrocomercial Address Council, this measure seeks to promote […]