Last week, Luis Guillermo Chinchilla, the director of Civil Registration, explained that they evaluated 10 complaints from citizens who felt that to place the parents’ names in the ID again was a setback. However, on Wednesday, authorities assured that there is not turning back and they have already given a reason to each of the arguments. The […]
Lula’s trip to Costa Rica still draws controversy
In August 2011, former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was invited to Costa Rica by OAS construction company to provide a conference concerning the “economic and social integration of Latin American countries.” A few months after his visit, the government of Costa Rica adjudged to OAS the modernization of the San José-San Ramón […]
Solís supports the partial insurance
The Movimiento Libertario is proposing that employers can partially insure their employees through the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), a project that is supported by President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís. There are many reasons for the Fund to consider other ways to insure employees,” said Solís. The President believes that it would […]
Carpooling: the global movement arrives to Costa Rica
The next time you drive, take a look at how many drivers are traveling alone in their cars. If the math is correct, at least 4 seats are empty in each vehicle, which means that in 10 5-seat cars, 50 people could be transported, the approximate capacity of a bus. This has caused a worldwide discussion […]
Share your good actions and be part of “Hagamos País” campaign
This is an initiative of Telecable company, which wants Costa Ricans to weekly commit with a good action related to 4 areas: 1. Good driving manners. 2. Environmental conservation. 3. The experience of good values. 4. National support. Verónica Araujo, Telecable Marketing Manager, explained that they aim to build a positive environment, as well as to […]
In Costa Rica, the risk of having your car stolen increases during the weekend
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are the days when most cars are stolen in Costa Rica. According to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), until September 12th, 2016, 2,975 cars were stolen, while in the same period last year the number was 3,923. Vehicles model year (MY) 1990-1995 are usually stolen for spare parts, but when the […]