Archives for May 2016

A bill has been proposed to authorize local governments to approve concessions to current owners and tenants of commercial spaces at borders crossings with Nicaragua and Panama. The bill is promoted by the representatives Olivier Jiménez and Juan Marín, from Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN). They proposal contemplates setting up a zone of 656.16 feet along […]

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) invests in personnel and infrastructure for indigenous populations Valle La Estrella and Alta Talamanca. As part of the actions that will provide better service, the CCSS will bear the cost of raising EBAIS headquarters at Gavilán. The institution will also support all actions related to the opening of […]

The United States Embassy in Costa Rica and the Consular Section announced it will be closed on May 30, due to the observance of Memorial Day. The Embassy will resume its activities on May 31st, and will assist the public on its regular schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Source: Diario Extra.

During the visit of President Luis Guillermo Solís to Italy, Costa Rica signed an extradition treaty with the country and an agreement on mutual assistance in criminal matters. Last year Antonio Iovine, alias “El Niño”, leader of the renowned Italian Camorra mafia dedicated to trafficking in drugs, arms and human trafficking was hiding in Costa […]

A bill to reduce expenses of special pensions scheme is making progress in the Legislative Assembly. A motion to trim legal proceedings was approved to discuss the bill. The bill would reduce the period that sons and daughters can still receive pension benefits on behalf of representatives elected before 1992. Aditionallly, the bill would wipe […]

Isabel Yung arrived in Costa Roca from China with her family 41 years ago. She didn’t speak Spanish or knew the culture. However, Costa Ricans quickly made her feel at home. Today Yung is the president of the China Association Cologne in Costa Rica and says its mission is to find bridges to unite 2 […]