The Children’s Museum became the “space control center” of San José on Monday afternoon. From there, a historic event was witnessed: at 2.30 p.m., the SpaceX rocket was launched with the Irazú project that will study climate change. It was launched into space from Cape Cañaveral in Florida, E.E.U.U. The project will bring benefits to […]
Archives for April 2, 2018
Fires increased during Easter and took five lives
The fire department reported five victims of fires and a 43% increase in fire emergencies during this Holy Week, compared to 2017. This year 1384 fire emergencies occurred throughout the country, against the 967 cases of the previous period. The figures provided by the Emergency Dispatch Office of the Fire Department show that all emergencies […]
The transfer of powers will be democratic, inclusive and simple
The National Stadium was ruled out for the transfer of powers to be held on May 8th, when president-elect Carlos Alvarado will take office. According to Alvarado, this would generate more expenses and he and his team want this to be a simple event, due to the country’s fiscal situation. He also promised that it […]
Tax reform committee rejects motion for 16% VAT
The legislative committee that will dictate the bill of the Law for Strengthening Public Finances started this week with about twenty motions proposed by legislators. This bill is the main bastion of the tax reform, since it incorporates reforms to current income and sales taxes, to achieve an increase that helps alleviate the growing fiscal […]
Costa Rica stands out in the OAS as an example in democratic transparency
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) highlighted the high level of organization and transparency in the electoral process this Sunday, where Costa Ricans elected Citizen Action Party (PAC) candidate, Carlos Alvarado, as their president in the second round. The observers praised the civic spirit shown during the election day and […]
Carlos Alvarado’s triumph according to the world
The world reported the victory of Carlos Alvarado Quesada as the 48th president of Costa Rica and highlighted the continuity of the Citizen Action Party (PAC) in the National Executive Power. International media such as DW, CNN and BBC highlighted the passions of the 38-year-old president-elect. Alvarado will be the youngest president in Costa Rican […]