The monthly index of economic activity (IMAE) from May showed a year-on-year growth of 4.4%, encouraged mainly by an acceleration in the construction sector. The activity showed an inter-annual variation of 13.3%, basically due to the recovery of private construction (15.9%), due to the increase in the construction of works for commercial activity and industrial […]
Archives for July 2018
270 kilos of cocaine wrapped with this particular logo
During the police mega-operation that took place on Monday, officers of the Public Force of Garabito found an important shipment of cocaine, which was transported in a cargo vehicle that was on top of a platform. The 270 kilos of this drug were wrapped with the logo of the Real Madrid. The authorities were carrying […]
Vice President of the Court on sanctions against magistrates: “The issue is not resolved”
Carmenmaría Escoto, Vice President of the Court, said that the issue of the sanction imposed on the judges of the Third Chamber for dismissing a case related to the cementazo, is not resolved. She said they will soon know the results of two review resources presented by the National Association of Investigators and Criminalists (ANIC). […]
Alvarado will visit cantons with red alert
President Carlos Alvarado announced that on Tuesday he will visit Turrialba and Siquirres, while overflying Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí and Matina. These are the most affected areas under the heavy rains. The president said that the session of the Government Council on Tuesday was canceled so that several leaders could accompany him to this tour, […]
200% Increase in complaints before the Financial Consumer Office
During the first semester of 2018, the Office of the Financial Consumer (OCF) dealt with 978 cases, among complaints and consumer consultations related to banks, cooperatives, financial, lenders, mutual and others. The issues with higher statistics are related to late payment, credit record, telephone harassment, payment arrangements, and fraud, among others. This represents an increase […]
President will talk about violence in Nicaragua with UN Secretary
President Carlos Alvarado will use the meeting with the Secretary of the United Nations (UN) at the Presidential House to talk about the resurgence of violence in Nicaragua and his concern about the crisis in the country neighbor In addition, Vice President and Chancellor of the Republic, Epsy Campbell, will ask for an early reaction […]