National holiday tomorrow as Costa Rica celebrates Juan Santamaria Day
Email this page April 10th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Friday, April 11th, is a mandatory paid holiday in Costa Rica. The date marks the Second Battle of Rivas, which occurred on April…
Circunvalación blocked by protesters, drivers should use alternate route
Email this page April 10th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A group of about 100 residents had formed by 7:30am this morning, blocking the Circunvalación highway at Hatillo 6. The residents are protesting…
Costa Rica dealt double blow as Bank of America, Intel say ‘adios,’ fire 3,000 workers
Email this page April 9th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Just two hours after microchip giant Intel made its official announcement yesterday that it would close its Costa Rican manufacturing operations and layoff…
Solis to Russian TV: Free Trade Agreement with United States has done nothing for Costa Rica
Email this page April 9th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) In a television interview with Russian global broadcaster, RT (formerly known as Russia Today), President-elect of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis discussed his…
Solis wants to lower colon’s upper band
Email this page April 9th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) President-elect Solis wants to lower the colon’s ‘upper band,’ or ceiling on the currency market to avoid volatility that has seen the colon…
Hatillos, Barrio Cuba residents to protest lack of water tomorrow
Email this page April 9th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Residents in the San José neighborhoods of Hatillos and Barrio Cuba plan protests against constant shortages of drinking water Thursday morning. According…
Ammonia gas leak at Pipasa plant causes scare
Email this page April 9th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Emergency workers responded yesterday to an ammonia gas leak at the Pipasa corporation in San Antonio de Belén. Pipasa, a subsidiary of…
Fitch: Fragmented Legislative Assembly could pose challenge for fiscal reform
Email this page April 8th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings is warning that building political support for comprehensive fiscal reform could be challenging for the next Costa Rican…
