In the seventies, Santa Rosa was a place marked by the history of the campaign of 1856. But, beyond the heroic battle, there was a natural world desperate to be rescued. In 1971 it was declared a National Park, its territory extended to just over 10 thousand hectares and programs were initiated for the protection […]
Archives for June 2016
No progress on fiscal projects makes Finance Ministry impatient
Despite the Finance Ministry’s warning of a possible fiscal emergency and although the Legislature approved a fast track, the tax agenda remains paralyzed. Deputy Minister of Revenue, Fernando Rodríguez said it seems time goes by everywhere in the world but here.” According to the Treasury, bills and reforms on income and sales taxes should have […]
Differences tighten Nicaragua-Costa Rica relations
Diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Nicaragua have always been plagued with agreements and disagreements. Now, in less than a week, three events clouded the diplomatic environment. First, President Daniel Ortega’s criticism towards Costa Rica’s position on the Central American Integration System (SICA): Ortega responded to Costa Rica’s possible return to SICA by stating the […]
Employee embezzles Central Bank’s union
A recommendation to transfer the resources of Union Employees from Central Bank to another bank entity led to the discovery of a defalcation by an administrative employee of the union. Heiner Ugalde, legal adviser to the agency, confirmed this information and explained the situation was reported to officials since late May via email. The amount […]
Guanacaste is betting on organic farming
Three years ago gastric cancer took Don Miguel Gutiérrez’ wife. Since then, the farmer from Guanacaste chose to take care of his family and grow healthier products. That was the origin of living from organic products and the reason why he became one of the first 24 farmers certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and […]
Lethal jelly mini cups?
On June, 21st, a newspaper report entitled: “Health: jelly mini cups are prohibited since 2003” was published. However, Corporación del Valle Metropolitano, S.A., assured none of their products contain Konjac, the additive that has been forbidden. The corporation had to explain this because the article included an image of its jelly mini cups. Publishers have […]