Archive for December 6th, 2006

Tunnel for San Sebastian Roundabout

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

MOPT will begin construction next week on a tunnel similar to the one near Parque de La Paz (Desamparados exit on the beltway). The Comptroller has given the green light on the project which will be executed by Sanchez y Carvajal.  The tunnel will carry traffic in three lanes each way.
Vehicle flow should not be […]

Costa Rica Top Democracy in Latin America

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

According to the Economist, Costa Rica ranks first in Latin America. The study called the Democracy Index and devised by the Economist Intelligence Unit tracks 60 indicators across five broad categories: free elections, civil liberties, functioning government, political participation and political culture.
The Economist editor stated that “Free elections and civil liberties are necessary conditions […]

Immigration Director Promises Drastic Changes

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

By Katherine Stanley
Tico Times Staff
Mario Zamora, who heads the country’s troubled General Immigration Administration, has announced significant changes designed to take the heat off of his organization as it undergoes an overhaul – and keep its users out of day-long lines.
Regional Immigration offices are soon to open outside San José, and early next year, Costa […]