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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...
Government Adopts Measures in Response to La Niña Phenomenon

Government Adopts Measures in Response to La Niña Phenomenon

By Marlene Testa The Ministry of Government issued resolution 58 on April 22, 2024, advising citizens to take several measures in anticipation of the La Niña climate phenomenon, which is expected to bring flooding. Panama’s government has established...
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...

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