This week, the legislators of the Government and Administration Commission approved a bill that aims to reform the definition of the basic basket. The initiative seeks that the basic basket is made up of all the food groups that guarantee a balanced and healthy diet, as well as cleaning products, personal hygiene products and school […]
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Multinational will offer 300 new jobs in Costa Rica
The company Bill Gosling Outsourcing, with headquarters in the United States, will expand operations in Costa Rica with an offer of 300 jobs for people who speak English. The Investment Promotion Agency in Costa Rica (Cinde) informed that those interested in applying should enter this link by clicking HERE. Currently, the company has hired 40 […]
UN office reveals economic projectios for 2020
The Costa Rican economy would change very little during 2020 and everything indicates that next year will be another weak year in matters such as the revival of the economy, the generation of employment and the increase of consumption. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) of the United Nations Organization (UN), the […]
Government will decide whether to recognize Bolivian interim president after OAS meeting
The government will await the results of a meeting within the Organization of American States (OAS) to determine if it recognizes and supports the interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, said the Minister of the Presidency, Víctor Morales, who added that the political situation, after the resignation of former President Evo Morales, takes place in […]
Congress approves mandatory HIV test for pregnant women
This week, the Congress approved in first reading a legal reform that, among other aspects, will force pregnant women to get tested for HIV.bThe initiative was included in a set of reforms to the General HIV Law, which received 42 votes in favor. Currently, the examination is mandatory when a doctor considers it necessary, when […]
Legislators will participate in protest against abortion
A group of legislators will participate in the protest against abortion that will take place next Sunday, December 1st in San José. This was announced on Tuesday by the block made up of legislators from the Christian Social Unity (PUSC), the National Liberation (PLN), the National Integration (PIN), the Christian Social Republican (PRSC), the New […]