Yearly Archives: 2015
This Year, 14 Children Have Been Victims of Alleged Sexual Exploitation
QCOSTARICA - In the first two months of the year, 14 minors have been victims of alleged sexual exploitation, an adult offering money in exchange for sexual favors.
That is the figure reported by the Children's Welfare Agency, th Patronato Nacional de la Infancia (PANI).
Of the 14, six cases occurred...
Government Orders State Institutions To Retread Tires To Reduce Costs and...
QCOSTARICA - The government has ordered all public institutions to retread - to a maximum of two times - the tires of all state automobiles in an effort to reduce costs, generate less waste and mitigate the effects of climate change.
The decree signed this morning (Tuesday) by President Luis...
The Competitive Ice Cream Market in Costa Rica
QCOSTARICA - Five brands dominate this increasingly competitive segment of the dairy market, which has doubled its sales in the last five years.
Sales of single portion ice creams in supermarkets, grew by 88% between 2009 and 2014.
Ice cream based on milk and water reported higher sales, achieving us$50 million...