To pay 2 million colones, to carry out community service, which has not been defined yet and to hold public office for a period of 2.5 years, are the conditions accepted by 8 out of 12 members of the Regional Development Board of the Southern Zone (JUDESUR), who are under investigation, along with former legislator […]
Archives for January 13, 2017
Beware! Deaths due to acute respiratory infections are increasing
The Ministry of Health confirmed the deaths of 44 people who suffered from severe acute respiratory infections (IRAG) associated with subtypes of Influenza virus. These people died during the infections period that started in late October. Most of the deaths had in common the presence of AH1N1 virus (53.6%) and AH3N2 virus (15.2%). Old age, […]
Food trucks: the best option in Palmares festivities!
Palmares’ festivities are much better this year: they are stronger and they are offering new spaces to attract all kind of people. The food trucks are part of the new proposal to promote the healthy enjoyment of the participants from a varied gastronomic offer in the fairground. The mini restaurants on wheels have drawn the […]
Otto Guevara: “bills to create new taxes won’t be accepted”
Otto Guevara, leader of Partido Libertario, is clear about the new Congress chairmanship that will take place on January 22nd: bills to create new taxes, driven by the Government, won’t be accepted. According to Guevara, José Alberto Alfaro as president of the Legislative Assembly will be a strategic piece in order to slow the progress […]
How to solve the probable crisis of the IVM? Legislators have some proposals
Legislators from different political parties are proposing different ways to face the probable, irreversible crisis related to the Disability, Old Age and Death Regime (IVM), managed by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS): this crisis will start in 2022 if no actions are taken. Legislators from Acción Ciudadana (PAC), Movimiento Libertario, Frente Amplio, Alianza […]