The Assembly passed on Thursday night in 2nd debate the new migratory law that punishes, among other things, the illegal traffic of foreigners. The initiative passed 38-5, and will now go to President Pacheco for signature.
The legislators Federico Malavassi, Ricardo Toledo, Juan Jose Vargas, Luis Ramirez, Humberto Arce and Rafael Varela, emphasized that the […]
Tropical Storm Beta is off the coast of Costa Rica and is threatening Nicaragua as it is also expected to become a hurricane in the next 24 hours. While it is unlikely to make landfall on Costa Rica’s coast, intense rainfall is expected in the Northern Zone and along the Pacifico Coast (Central and South).
Meanwhile […]
The Director of the OIJ, Jorge Rojas, and the Minister of Security, Rogelio Ramos confirmed that they are investigating death threats that President Pacheco has recieved since before sending the CAFTA to congress. Both stated that the threats "cannot be taken as a joke" and that security will be reinforced and that the author will […]
On Monday, the legislature passed a bill dealing with immigration issues. The law now must return to committee for consultation with the Constitutional Court (Sala IV) and later be approved in a 2nd debate in order to become a law.
According to Minister of Security and Safety Rogelio Ramos, the law makes it illegal to […]
28 legislators approved a motion submitted by Liberation representative Luis Gerardo Villanueva, which reduces the VAT from 10% to 6% on professional services. The reduction was needed to shore up flagging support for the moribund tax plan. It represents a loss of 3.5 billion to 4 billion colones from the package’s projected earnings.
While the country is experiencing an investment crisis in its crumbling roadway system, CONAVI is preparing to move into a luxury office building. CONAVI has been paying $80,000 per month, the amount which was approved by the Comptroller and the Constitutional Court. The current building is in Zapote and houses 300 employees, who allege that […]
Perez Zeledon couldn’t make their advantage hold as they lost 3-1 in Alajuela on Tuesday. On Thursday, Saprissa tied at Olimpia in Honduras 1-1. So in November Alajuela will play Olimpia to determine the Central American champion and both clubs now qualify for the CONCACAF tourney (clubs from North and Central America and the CaribbeaN). […]
Fill up your tank today, gasoline is rising again:
Super 504 colones per liter (+25)Regular 463 colones per liter (+17)Diesel 337 colones per liter (+19)LPG gas cylinder -21.5 liters 7612 (+825 colones)
Regular gas $ per gallon:463 divided by 489 colones to the dollar = $.946 per liter$.946 per liter X 3.785 liters per gallon = $3.58 […]
Carmen-Pérez Zeledón 1-1Santos-Heredia 1-1Santa Cruz-San Ramon Suspended (rescheduled for Wednesday)Alajuela-Saprissa 1-1Cartago-Liberia Suspended (rescheduled for Wednesday)Puntarenas-Brujas Suspended
Next Round, Sunday October 30
Herediano vs. Carmen, Eladio Rosabal Cordero Stadium in Heredia.
San Ramon vs. Santos, Guillermo Vargas Roldán Stadium in San Ramon
Cartago vs. Santa Cruz, Estadio Fello Meza Stadium in Cartago.
Liberia vs. Saprissa, Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium in Liberia
Brujas vs. Alajuelense, […]
According to a survey taken by Al Dia, 29 representatives would vote yes for the CAFTA pact. 16 no votes were recorded and 6 undecided. Al Dia did not poll another 6 congresspeople. Those who supported the pact cited more jobs, more foreign investment, and better relations with the US. Some also conditioned their support […]
