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Another Heavy Vehicle Burns in Front of Gas Station Within 24 Hours

Another Heavy Vehicle Burns in Front of Gas Station Within 24 Hours

By ERIC CORRALES On Tuesday afternoon, a bus caught fire in front of a gas station in La Uruca, and on Wednesday, a truck did the same in front of a gas station on Route 32. According to the Fire Department records, the emergency occurred at the San Isidro de Heredia...
Dollar Decline Halts: Can Companies and Wage Earners Relax?

Dollar Decline Halts: Can Companies and Wage Earners Relax?

by Tatiana Gutiérrez Wa-Chong Tourism, agriculture businesses, and exporters urge government action to balance the exchange rate. The dollar’s price relative to the colón rose by ₡10 in the last month, from ₡504 to ₡514. This slight increase offers some relief...
How to Insure a Family Member with the CCSS

How to Insure a Family Member with the CCSS

by Kevin Ruiz Family insurance must be done in person. Don’t know how to insure a family member with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) and need to do it urgently? Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you need to do. Steps to Insure a Family Member with the...
ICE rules out power cuts for Tuesday, May 14.

ICE rules out power cuts for Tuesday, May 14.

by Juan Fernando Lara Salas Institute reschedules again to start rationing plan on Wednesday, May 15. According to the entity, the change is due to improvements in energy reserves, among other reasons. Marco Acuña, President of Grupo ICE, announces no power cuts on...
MEP Prepares Plans for Schools and Colleges Amid Power Outages

MEP Prepares Plans for Schools and Colleges Amid Power Outages

by Fernanda Matarrita Chaves Starting from Monday, May 13, Costa Rica will experience power outages that initially would extend for five days. In anticipation of these imminent rationings, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) announced that it would prepare...

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