Representatives from the Commission to Promote Competition (COPROCOM) received the complaint filed by the business sector. It is against the State for alleged monopolistic practices, which is backed by industries and traders. A study of admissibility must issue an outcome in the next few days. The complaint was filed by the Costa Rican Union of […]
Government imposed a declaration of confidenciality over Brazil case’s reports
On October 11th, La Gaceta published a declaration of confidentiality over the political reports submitted by Brazilian Ambassador Jairo Valverde, which means that nobody has access to those documents. This declaration was signed by president Luis Guillermo Solís and minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel González on October 3rd, four days after the Chancellor’s appearance before […]
Vehicle restrictions will apply normally on Wednesday
The vehicle restrictions for the ones with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 will apply normally on Wednesday October 12th. The change of the Day of Cultures from October 12th to Monday 17th, implies that the restriction will also move to that day. The plate number restriction applies in San José, taking into account […]
Alleged terrorist wanted to smuggle drugs from Costa Rica
Two men were arrested last week in Miami, United States, under the suspicion of money laundering for a Colombian cartel. In addition, it is presumed that they are linked to the terrorist group Hezbollah in the Middle East, according to a publication in the New Herald. During the investigation, the agents realized that one of […]
Drug ring’s contacts were managed from La Reforma
The group of drug traffickers dismantled on October 11th by the Drug Control Police (PCD) used to make their contacts through an inmate who is in La Reforma prison. This was confirmed by Gustavo Mata, Minister of Security, who explained that a man known as “Cali” was responsible for creating connections with other criminal groups […]
The negotiations for wage bonuses and taxes are not progressing
Despite the attempt to reach an agreement as soon as possible by the alliance of the opposition sectors, the negotiations to promote the reform aiming to limit wage bonuses in the public sector, the tax on legal people, the fiscal rules and the value added tax (VAT) through expressways are not progressing. The opposition parties […]