Elena Udrea, the Romanian Minister of Tourism who had an international arrest warrant, had a baby in the country. The girl is now 10 months old and could be an impediment to her mother’s extradition. Udrea is required by the authorities of her country for the alleged crimes of bribery and abuse of power. In […]
Archives for October 5, 2018
Germany issues warning over strike in Costa Rica
On October 4th, Germany issued an alert to its citizens due to the national strike of unions that oppose the tax plan in Costa Rica. Through the German Information Center for Latin America, tourists receive recommendations on “travel and security” to this Central American country. A general strike continues nationwide leading to restrictions in the […]
Unions promote violence to draw international media’s attention
Michael Soto, Minister of Security, said that the unions are promoting violent acts in the presence of international media, so that they record violence against trade unionists, who have held a strike against the tax reform for 25 days. According to Soto, a video recorded on Wednesday on the southern border with Panama allows them […]
According to technical report, the Presidency of the Congress should’ve published tax reform
The presidency of the Congress, headed by Carolina Hidalgo, from the Citizen Action Party (PAC), had to publish the bill to strengthen public finances, in accordance with the latest substitute text, as well as carry out compulsory consultations, once the report was received from the Special Commission. This was indicated by the Technical Services Department […]
Six people arrested after kidnapping a woman in Escazú
Agents of the Judicial Investigation Agency, with the support of the Municipal Police of Escazú, captured six suspects for allegedly kidnapping a woman. According to the press office of the Municipal Police of Escazú, during the operation the entire gang of kidnappers who had a woman hostage was arrested. In addition, the victim was rescued […]
The strike is illegal in the PANI
The Labor Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José declared the illegality of the strike that took place since September 10th in the Naiconal Children’s Trust. The strike, promoted by the Union of Employees of the National Board of Children (SEPI) and the National Association of Public and Private Employees (ANEP), was declared […]