The reforms approved two days ago by the Nicaraguan Institute of Social Security have caused confrontations and violence in the streets, between citizens and police groups. The changes, approved by presidential decree, include the increase in the contribution made by workers as well as employers to the scheme, the reduction of future pensions and a […]
Archives for April 20, 2018
Uber and Nova drivers create a union
A group of 237 drivers working with different transport technology platforms, such as Uber and Nova, met on Wednesday to create the non-profit association National Chamber of Technology Platform Drivers, which will be known as CANACONTEC. According to its founders, the purpose of this chamber will be the defense of the rights of all drivers […]
Panamanian companies investigated for embezzlement of $ 300 million
The Panamanian Prosecutor’s Office is investigating 14 companies in the country for the embezzlement of $300 million from the monthly payments to the social security agency in 2015. The anti-corruption prosecutor, Marina García, said that the investigation was opened on April 13th to prove if the 14 companies that are being targeted have diverted funds […]
Businessmen recognize Public Ministry’s anti-corruption fight
The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) recognized the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the battle it has waged against corruption in the country in recent months. On behalf of the institution, Attorney General Emilia Navas received the tribute and said that this should be done for the defense […]
Costa Rica calls for human rights to be respected in Nicaragua
The decree that made changes in the benefits of Nicaragua’s pension system produced dozens of clashes in the streets of that country in the last two days, and also a reaction from the Government of Costa Rica. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it closely observes what is happening in the northern nation and […]
The US: Maduro’s government has no legitimacy for loans
The United States warned on Thursday that the government of Nicolás Maduro has no legitimacy to borrow and urged other governments to continue restricting Venezuela’s access to financing. The creditors, private or public, that provide new financing to Maduro’s regime are lending to a government that lacks the legitimacy to borrow on behalf of Venezuela,” […]