The representatives of the unions will continue the strike announced for August 5th. According to them, “a serious proposal from the government is missing,” although they are still meeting with the Minister of the Presidency and the Minister of Labor in the building of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). Rodrigo López, Secretary General […]
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The Treasury allegedly puts obstacles to import electric vehicles
The Costa Rican Association of Electric Mobility (Asomove) denounced that the Treasury would be disrespecting the Comptroller’s decision and charges VAT on electric vehicles. The Electric Mobility Law, signed last year, defined the exemption of 13% of General Sales Tax (IGV) on new electric vehicles for five years, among other things. With Law 9635 on […]
Country begins process for illegal collection of $50 to Costa Rican transporters in Nicaragua
The Ministry of Foreign Trade (Comex) initiated the legal process for the improper collection of $ 50 made by the Nicaraguan Customs Directorate to Costa Rican cargo carriers entering that country. The absence of a satisfactory response from the northern country resulted in the decision to formally request this procedure. We are sure that the […]
Unemployment increases: 296 thousand people have no job
This Thursday, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) announced that unemployment in Costa Rica increased and now 296 thousand people have no job, that is, 11.3% The increase was 0.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2019 and 3.3 points against the second quarter of 2018. For the second quarter of […]
Poás lagoon is resurfacing
After the complete disappearance of the Poás volcano lagoon, it is now resurfacing again. This was reported by the National Seismological Network (RSN) through its website, where they indicated that the lagoon is known for changes in the color and volume of water. The lagoon is green, but it turns blue in times of low […]
CCSS doesn’t want the strike to affect scheduled appointments and surgeries
After the strike call in the health sector for August 5th and 6th, the Executive President of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), Román Macaya, insists on “having the patient in the center” and guaranteeing medical attention. And it’s not just about emergency services; Macaya emphasized that for policyholders and their families, it is […]