Yearly Archives: 2015
Since The Opening of Chinatown Two Years Ago, 25 Business Have...
QCOSTARICA - Since the opening of Chinatown (Barrio Chino in Spanish) two years ago in the heart of San José, some 25 businesses have closed, as the idea of creating a shopping district to attract visitors to the capital never materialized.
At a cost of ¢800 million colones (US$1.6 million...
Proposal To Ban “Piropos” Failed To Obtain Legislative Support
QCOSTARICA - A proposed law to ban "piropos" (cat calls) has failed to obtain legislative support.
Although some women don't mind comment directed their way, others do, in particular when the comments are vulgar and indecent, causing discomfort and indignation.
The controversy over the possible sanctioning of piropos in Costa Rica...
Cost of Electricity in Costa Rica: It Never Rains But it...
QCOSTARICA - Industrialists have pointed to the fallacy of a report issued by the state power company detailing how their rates have dropped in the last year, and to which it was added that the next increase has already been scheduled for March.
From a statement issued by the Chamber...