The Criminal Tax Court has issued a dismissal for the case against former president of the Republic Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Echeverría, which had caused a scandal with the National Insurance Institute (INS). Also cleared where various officials with INS and Rónald Bonilla Rodriguez, former head of Insurance Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Charges included embezzlement […]
Public sector unions will take to streets on February 25th
Government works will take to the streets on Tuesday, February 25th to protest a small salary increase for 2014 and the failure to pass tax reform in Costa Rica. The protest is being organized by a union that represents public school teachers. Source crhoy.com
Hospitals push for arrival of specialists
Authorities in hospitals across the country, especially in areas located far from the capital, are hard pressed for the arrival of new medical specialists. The wait is due to the fact that only 41 of 124 doctors have signed three year contracts with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) through which they will work […]
30 people arrested for rioting at the National Stadium
Police arrested 30 people, beleived to be members of the gang, Barra liguista La 12 after riots broke out at the National Statuim on Sunday, during the first match between la Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and the Cartaginés. Police remained outside the stadium as the situation inside deteriorated while under the control of private security. Although […]
Normal operations resume at Cosavi after fire
Normal operations have resumed at the drivers licensing offices in La Uruca after a fire consumed 20 meters of office space on Thursday. A short circuit was the cause of the accident, and the Fire Department had recommended the disconnection of the computer system. Tests that were missed on Friday were rescheduled over the weekend, […]
Art comes back to San José on Saturdays
Enamorate de tu ciudad or Love your city, returned to San Jose this Saturday with the opening of its 2014 edition. The initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) takes shape in four parks (La Merced, Spain, Morazán and Peace Garden) and at the Cenac (National Culture Center). Events include hula hooping, comedians, […]