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Legislative Assembly delays announcement of top candidates for Ombudsman’s Office

Members of the legislative appointments commission this week were supposed to issue a list of the three top candidates to lead Costa Rica's Ombdusman's Office. But the announcement of those names was pushed back to Monday because one of the top five applicants was absent.

Naming a new ombudsman could take weeks, Costa Rica Assembly president says

Legislative Assembly President Henry Mora on Monday evening asked the legislative appointments commission to immediately start the process of selecting candidates for ombudsman following the resignation Monday of Ofelia Taitelbaum.

Tax Administration to fight evasion with technology, citizens’ help

The Finance Ministry last week launched a public awareness campaign to encourage tourists and citizens to report hotels, restaurants and other businesses that fail to issue receipts for products or services.

With deadline looming, only 12 percent of Costa Rican businesses have paid corporate tax

The deadline set by the National Registry for 545,000 corporations to pay the Corporate Tax ends next Next Jan. 31.

Tico motorists to pay 12 percent more for vehicle circulation permits

The deadline to pay the mandatory permit, or marchamo, is Dec. 31.

Only 35 percent of Costa Rican corporations will pay taxes on time

Those failing to pay corporate taxes will be blocked from doing business starting Feb 1.

Costa Rican officials agree ‘to study’ bikers’ demands after another day of protest

Motorcyclists blocked various routes throughout the capital on Tuesday, demanding a decrease in circulation permit costs.

Costa Rican biker protest ends without agreement

Motorcycle owners say they are being unfairly charged for vehicle circulation permits.
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Venezuela’s Maduro Breaks Silence From Brooklyn Prison After US Arrest

Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro said he is doing well in a message published Saturday on social media, the first since he was captured...

Costa Rica announces gradual ban on bee-killing pesticide used by farmers

Costa Rica will phase out the insecticide fipronil over two years to cut risks to bees and the environment while limiting disruption to farmers....