Donation from China is indeed for discretionary use, says Chinchilla
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 28th, 2012 – The saga continues. President Laura Chinchilla confirmed today that the $8 million donated by China would be used…
Police officer faked robbery and kidnapping for 6 hours
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 28th, 2012 – Over 40 police officers were involved in the search for a fellow police officer in the Leon XIII…
An end to an era in English media in Costa Rica
Email this page The Tico Times announced today that their print edition today will be their last. The newspaper also announced that they will layoff their entire staff of 16 as they…
How much do they make?
Email this page September 28th, 2012 – Ever been curious what the salaries are of the men and women who lead Costa Rica’s autonomous institutions like CCSS, AYA, and RECOPE? …
Hailstorm hits Central Valley
Email this page September 28th, 2012 – Thursday afternoon saw strong rains with hail in various parts of the central valley, especially the areas of San Rafael de Heredia and…
Costa Rica tax enforcement laws approved
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 27th, 2012 – The President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, and the treasury department (Hacienda) minister, Edgar Ayales, signed into law…
$8 million donation from China isn’t what it appeared to be
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 27th, 2012 – President Laura Chinchilla’s last response, when asked on August 29th about the $8 million discretionary donation from China,…
Costa Rica Social Security applies for $400 million loan from World Bank
Email this page The Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS or Caja) has begun the process to obtain a loan for $400 million from the World Bank, which it says…
