With the new year, traffic fines have increased between ¢1,000 and ¢13,000, effective January 1st. The rate is equal to the annual adjustment in the consumer price index (CPI), which is 4.82 percent. Fines are rounded up, as is the case for the violating the vehicular restriction which increases from ¢20,000 to ¢21,000. The most […]

Back to school in Costa Rica comes with expenses as children need uniforms, text books and supplies. Employees in the public sector are subject to automatic payroll withholding, which is paid in the second half of January. Private sector employers are required to do the withholding when requested by the employee. Parents with child support […]

Liberation presidential candidate, Johnny Araya is considering Fernando Berrocal for Minister of Security, after campaigning with him in the southern zone of the country. Araya cited Berrocal as having a strong track record for public service and qualified, that if elected his decision is not final. Berrocal had served as Minister of Security in the administration of […]

On Wednesday, President Laura Chinchilla participated in the launch of two coast guard vessels at the port of Puntarenas. Each boat is a large interceptor with a range of 740 kilometers. Additionally, the local delegation of the Fuerza Publica received 39 new patrol vehicles. Original Article in crhoy.com

Authorities are looking for a insect collection, stolen from a private museum in Coto Brus, Puntarenas on the night of December 27th. The collection consists of 27 wooden boxes and represents the life work of a 16 year German expat. Original Article in La Nacion