Archives for September 12, 2016

On Friday, a 4,6 earthquake shook several regions of the country at 11:28 p.m. According to the report by National Seismological Network (RSN), the epicenter was located 13Km Northwest of Savegre, Quepos, and the intensity was 4,6 degrees on the Ritcher Scale. People from Central Valley and Central Pacific reportedly felt the tremor. crhoy.com

At least 8 citizens filed complaints against the new identification card, which includes both parents’ names. Cases are being studied by the Civil Registry. Luis Chinchilla, director of the institution, declared that the decision of including the father and mother’s name is based on Article 93 of the Organic Law of the Supreme Electoral Court […]

In order to comply with international commitments in the fight against terrorist financing and money laundering, banking and financial operators in Costa Rica were trained on the implementation of procedures to immediately freeze terrorist assets. In addition, a simulation was performed. It aimed to generate a statement to freeze assets immediately, so that all entities […]

Fifteen years ago 2,982 died and 6,000 were injured. Two iconic buildings were destroyed in the World Trade Center in New York. It changed the way business is done. According to national economists, after the 9-11, there was a major economic consequence for the world: to have more comprehensive financial regulations. Economist Edna Camacho declared […]