Agriculture continues to ignore the needs of the environment and the sustainability of an already beaten and fragile ecosystem. The 2018 State of the Nation Report reiterated the impact of agricultural practices in this country. “For the most part (…) they do not bet on environmental sustainability,” the report said. Since 2016 and based on […]
Archives for November 25, 2018
Alvarado avoids responding to attacks from Nicaragua and Venezuela
In the face of diplomatic attacks by Nicaragua and Venezuela, the president of the Republic preferred to remain silent. The representations of both countries have led a series of attacks against the Costa Rican government for having strong positions against the crises that plague both countries with severe threats to Human Rights. On November 16th, […]
ANEP will outline its strategy, but asks to continue strike
The National Association of Public Employees (ANEP) will soon make its final decision on the strike calls against the fiscal plan. The suspense remains at its peak after the ruling issued on Friday by the Constitutional Chamber, by which it was determined that the project promoted in the Legislative Assembly has no unconstitutional elements. Through […]
ICE rejects oil exploration and exploitation in the country
The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) rejects the possibility of oil exploration and exploitation in the country, after revealing that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) endorsed the collection of signatures for that purpose. According to Irene Cañas, the entity’s executive president, Costa Rica remembers its commitment to fight climate change, stated at COP21; therefore, […]
Costa Rican imports grew by 8.7% in 2017
During 2017, Costa Rica imported more medicine, cell phones and vehicles with engines from 1,500 to 2,000 cubic centimeters, according to figures of the Annual Report of Intelligence of the Importing Sector, “Costa Rica Importa,” presented last week. The study highlighted among a growth of 8.7% in the value of the Definitive Imports in 2017 […]
Central Bank: “Fiscal reform will strengthen the country’s stability”
The approval of the bill for the Strengthening of Public Finances in the second reading will strengthen the stability of the country and would give a boost to economic growth, employment and national well-being, according to Rodrigo Cubero, president of the Central Bank. According to the estimates of the Monetary Authority, if approved as a […]