As of today, the TSE can announce the next President of Costa Rica. But we are still not sure when that will be. The time permitted for appeal the manual scrutiny of the final polling stations has expired. The TSE has 695 appeals in total to resolve, and currently 210 of those are pending. Once […]
In a weekend conference the PAC party re-emphasized its ethics code for the 18 legislators that will take congressional seats on May 1st. Although the new reps were familiar with the code, Marta Zamora, the current fraction leader, said that after training courses it was necessary to “replant certain points”.
The reinforced points dealt with voting […]
After an initial rise at the beginning of the year, gas prices are to drop this week.
Super from 488 to 463 Colones
Regular from 466 to 440 Colones
Diesel from 335 to 313 Colones
Dollar per Gallon Conversion (Super) 463 / 500 Colones per dollar = $ 0.926 per liter
$ 0.935 per liter X 3.785 liters per […]
The national soccer team began an incredible journey Sunday and was to arrive after midnight Costa Rica time to Tehran. They were scheduled to test the pitch at 6:30 am our time. 24 hours later is game time, where temperatures were expected to be near 60 degrees at the start of the match.
Players had to […]
RESULTS
Liberia - Cartago 1-1
Brujas - Puntarenas 1-1
Pérez Zeledón - Carmelita 1-1
Heredia - Santos 2-0
Saprissa - Alajuela 0-0
STANDINGS
Group A
TEAM
Games
PTS
1
Puntarenas
10
21
2
Saprissa
10
21
3
Herediano
10
17
5
Ramonense
9
7
6
Santacruceña
9
4
[…]
On Sunday President Abel Pacheco claimed credit for a 45% increase in tourism during his term. The average growth was 11.2% each year, more than double the projected numbers.
2/27/6
Jim and Gary returned to Sardinal. Jim went on an excellent ride through the mountains, and Gary took Spanish lessons. They stayed for lunch and said the meals were excellent. They enjoyed the people and the place so much, they returned on Tuesday for more. This time they took the 4×4 up a trail and […]
A law approved yesterday in second debate in the Congress authorizes citizens to approve or to defeat some kinds of laws, like reforms to the Constitution.
The bill passed unanimously. Referendums may not address the approval or removal of laws relating to budgets, taxes, changes in monetary and fiscal policy, international loans, pensions, national security and […]
President Abel Pacheco inaugurated a new “one window” service platform in the National Registry in Curridabat this week. Certifications issued by the registry can now be obtained in one stop, and in one fell swoop, whereas previously vehicle and real property certificates had to be requested seperately and in advance.
“We united the service to give […]
This week the Bandera Azul steering committe awarded 57 Blue Flags for 2006. Beaches and communities earn this distinction by passing a rigorous inspection which includes testing water quality in the surf, residual water and sewage treatment, access to drinking water, availability of trash cans, environmental education programs in the community and a local committee […]
