Squeezing Out Every Single Last Colon
In the caricature we see the Ministra de Hacienda (Minister of Finance), Rocio Aguilar, squeezing all she can from “tico mae”. It will sure feel that way in a few days, when the current sales tax is...
View ArticleAlbino Vargas Stirs The Fire And Calls For A National Strike. Again.
Albino Vargas is stirring the fire and made a call to huelga nacional (national strike). Again. If you will recall, it was Vargas at the front of the national strike last year that lasted for more...
View ArticleWord Of The Day: Pusillanimous
Pusillanimous: Lacking courage and resolution: marked by contemptible timidity: a person or organization exhibiting severe wimp-like behaviour in the face an opposing interest or interest holder...
View ArticleIVA Gamez 2019!
A constructive criticism which many have been waiting for. The video and is produced by local talent Gamez Jahriel, originally from Límon and now lives and works in San Jose. Follow Gamez on Facebook...
View ArticleUnions up the pressure on the president
Caption: Presidential and government errors stirred up conflict. Iin the caricature we see Albino Vargas, head of one of the most powerful public sector unions, the ANEP, raising the heat on the...
View ArticleGovernment hires communications agency for ¢150 million
The Presidency (government) has hired acommunications agency to the tune of ¢150 million colones to promote the government’s agenda.
View ArticlePresidential Anger Explained Through Memes
The anger of the president, Carlos Alvarado, while giving his speech in guanacaste generated a slew of memes on social networks.
View ArticleNiot The Fake News?/?!!
Francisco Prendas defends his not having all the facts but asserts it is not “fake news“
View ArticleCosta Rica Unemployment Rate Goes Up to 11.9%
From April to June of this year, the unemployment rate in Costa Rica stood at 11.9% – 296,000 people looking for work – higher than the 11.3% reported in the first quarter of 2019.
View ArticleAn Uphill Battle!
The Government of Carlos Alvarado faces a complicated path to ask for more money.
View Article“Waterproofing” your car in Costa Rica
The photos from Accidentes de Costa Rica Facebook page can serve as an example to rainproofing your car in Costa Rica. Why the need for Waterproofing? Following is an example of why it is very...
View ArticleThe Many Unusual Uses of Coca-Cola (Besides Drinking It)
There aren’t many things more refreshing than a cold Coke on a hot Costa Rican day. But the famous drink, which dates all the way back to 1886, has so many more uses than that. From getting rid of rust...
View ArticleIt’s September and Teachers Are Back On Strike. Again.
Public school teachers vow to extend their new strike past the September 12 deadline. If you will recall, last September the national strike led by teachsers lastes some three months.
View ArticleClash Between Taxi Drivers Who Want To Work And Those Not
During Tuesday’s protest by the “official” or “red” taxi drivers, a clash broke out between those drivers protesting against Uber in the country and those who just wanted to work their day.
View ArticleCosta Rica 1, Albino Vargas 0
Albino Vargas, unquestionaly the most powerful union leader in Costa Rica, would be the biggest loser if the ‘strike’ bill makes it past the hurdles to become law.
View ArticleDon’t Worry, President Has A Plan To Face Daunting Economic Conditions
President Carlos Alvarado and his economic team present a plan to face a daunting financial panorama announced by the Central Bank.
View ArticlePresidential Disapproval!
Faced with a 65% negative approval rate, President Carlos Alvarado will be facing the people in this weekend’s Independence Day (Sept. 15) celebrations.
View ArticleTaxi Drivers Join The ANEP
The formal taxi drivers (red taxis) formally joined the ANEP led by Albino Vargas in their protests against the government of Carlos Alvarado with respect to the public transport.
View ArticleThe “Trocha” Hits The Courts 8 Years Later
La Trocha, officially national route 1856, is a trail developed in 2010 by the government of Laura Chinchilla Miranda (2010-2014) through a national emergency decree in the face of the border dispute...
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