Shirley Diaz, from the Christian Social Unity Party (PUSC) proposed that all people visiting the country with a tourist visa should demonstrate they carry at least $500 either in cash or in a credit or debit card. This will serve as a border reinforcement measure in the face of possible new massive migrations. It is […]
Archives for December 10, 2018
OECD Secretary congratulates Costa Rica
The Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Ángel Gurría, congratulated the Costa Rican authorities for the approval of the Law on Strengthening Public Finances (Law 9635). This law reforms the current sales and rent taxes, creates a tax amnesty, limits some salary privileges and establishes a fiscal rule. With 34 […]
A woman died in attack against Central American migrants in Mexico
A group of Central American migrants was attacked with bullets this Saturday by presumed policemen in the Mexican state of Veracruz, which resulted in one dead woman and three injured people, including a three-year-old boy. The attack was occurred on Saturday morning when the group of migrants traveled in a truck that was intercepted in […]
Commercial sector wants to hire two thousand people in 2019
The Costa Rican commercial sector will try to create more than two thousand formal jobs by 2019. This figure is based on the hiring and investment expectations of the companies associated with the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce. According to the group, the sector continues to be the largest employment source in this country, with […]