In the last 5 years, 248,074 taxpayers registered as independent professionals have filed irregularities in their tax returns: they have lied about their incomes. The General Directorate of Taxation revealed that as a result of an investigation, the behavior of educators, doctors, business administrators, accountants, engineers, computer scientists and lawyers who filed tax returns between […]
Crocodile dies in a cruel attack
According to representatives from the Tortuga Beach Reserve in Costa Rica’s South Pacific side, a crocodile died after having his tail mutilated. The complaint, made through social networks, explained that the animal suffered the cutting of its tail and it was later thrown to Térraba River. This is a common activity in Térraba-Sierpe: eating crocodile’s […]
A writ of amparo was filed against president Luis Guillermo Solís
On November 7th the Consumers Free Association presented a writ of amparo against President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís and Minister of Finance Helio Fallas for limiting the importation of new vehicles. The organization said that the decree, published on October 26th, violates the fundamental rights of consumers and it also contradicts environmental commitments. […]
Mutated Ebola virus is more infectious
The Ebola virus, which killed more than 11,000 people worldwide, mutated to become more infectious. The mutations improved the virus’ ability to infect people during the 2013-2016 epidemics in West Africa. The researchers found mutations that increase Ebola’s capacity to infect humans and other primates, concluding that it is possible that these mutations increased the […]
Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador are joining their forces against gangs
The Salvadoran government reported that Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador launched a joint force to fight organized crime, including gangs that are spreading terror in those countries and that operate through border areas. The Salvadoran chancellor Hugo Martínez explained that thanks to this force, it was possible to apprehend dozens of gang members in Guatemala […]
Students’ transporters can renew their permission
From this month on, those who have public transportation permits for students can request their renewal to provide the service during the 2017 school year at the Public Transportation Council (CTP). Those interested in renewing the permit may request also the change of their transport unit or modifications to the operating plan (schedules, stops, etc). […]