The authorities managed to confiscate contraband liquor camouflaged in a truck that transported plantains. The Border Police and the Prosecutor seized liquor whose value could amount to 4.3 million colones. The discovery was made in Tuba Creek, Talamanca canton, Limón, and it apparently came from Panama. In that place, the police intercepted a truck driven […]
Archives for December 2017
Zapote celebrations brought families together
Las Fiestas de San José 2017 started on Monday in Zapote and Curridabat. Carousels, restaurants, food areas, minibars and other attractions opened up on time. Families and people of all ages walked through the fairgrounds, looking at the mechanical games for children and other attractions. There’s security in Zapote. We have 200 officers for whatever […]
Uber announces increase in fee component
Uber Costa Rica announced on Thursday an increase in the fee to be paid by passengers using this transport service through the electronic application. This is an increase in the “application fee” item that previously had a fixed cost ¢50 and will now be calculated based on the amount of the trip. According to the […]
Basic rate goes up to 5.95%
The basic passive rate (TBP) will rise from to 5.95% and will remain at that figure at least until December 27th when the Central Bank will update the indicator again. At this level, the rate is 150 basis points above the level it was in at the end of 2016. This rate is used as […]
“Los Moteles” Bridge in Zapote can be used again
On Thursday, the Municipality of San José enabled transit through the bridge over the María Aguilar River, in the well-known sector of “Los Moteles” in Zapote. The transit through the busy area was closed since September because the structure collapsed under the rains from storm Nate. The municipality celebrated the opening of the bailey-type bridge, […]
Payment of interests represents 56% of the fiscal deficit
Interests continue to rise, becoming the main item that presses the fiscal deficit, since it represents 55.6% of the total. Last November, this item reached 2.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), equivalent to ¢ 919 billion. The situation directly affects the fiscal deficit, which went from 4.7% in November 2016 to 5% in November […]