Fishermen attacked by organized crime

A number of armed gangs steal outboard motors and fishing nets from fishermen on the pacific coast. Coastguards are worried that those affected are afraid to denounce such acts. Read more about this at the following links: http://www.nacion.com/sucesos/crimenes-asaltos/Pescador-volviendo-insostenible_0_1520248013.html...

Strike may affect fuel distribution

The announced strike will affect fuel distribution and the 2 ports on the Caribbean coast. Read more about this at the following link: http://www.nacion.com/nacional/servicios-publicos/Huelga-frenaria-muelles-reparto-combustible_0_1520248000.html

Indefinite strike may start from Monday

Unions from the educational, the oil distribution, so called refinery, port management board and national insurance sectors begin an indefinite strike on Monday, defending collective bargaining and salary bonuses. You can read more abuot this topic at the following link:...

Extreme poverty rose in Costa Rica from 5,8% to 7,2% in the last 5 years

Study shows that in the last 5 years extreme poverty has risen from 5.8% of the population to 7.2%. The population in this category receives approximately $91.00 a month per person in urban areas while in those in rural ones receive just over $75.00. It also shows that although the unemployment has fallen, the unemployment in those of extreme poverty has risen to 42%. On the other hand in the Province of Guanacaste, the most poverty stricken area of the country, with 33.2% of overall poverty in 2014 has fallen to 27%. You can read more about this at the following link:...