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Hundreds of Costa Rican citizens living in the cantons that require urgent infrastructure interventions are beginning to notice progress in the works that have been damaged for several years and that will help safeguard their lives and boost the development of their communities.
This, through the execution of the Comprehensive and Resilient Infrastructure Reconstruction Emergency Program (PROERI) financed by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) for $700 million, which is expected to attend to 502 structures of different types in 78% of the national territory.
Since the approval of the Program by the national authorities, in less than four months, progress has been made in a total of 120 projects, enabling international public bids, designs, construction plans, studies, among others necessary to start the physical works. In addition, five projects have made significant physical progress in Alajuelita, Desamparados, and Aserrí in San José, which are expected to directly benefit some 47,600 inhabitants.
Through the efficient financing model approved for PROERI, CABEI was able to make a first disbursement of US$75 million in June in an expeditious manner, so that progress can be made on several bridges, highways, rainwater retention walls, and other works planned for various parts of the country, as well as to cover payments related to the implementation and supervision firms.
SOME OF THE UPCOMING WORKS TO BE ATTENDED TO
All the works and their location, type of intervention, cost, executing agency, and progress can be consulted on this interactive map periodically updated by the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Attention (CNE).
CABEI reinforces its commitment to be Costa Rica's main ally in safeguarding human life and community development by financing infrastructure in conditions of imminent risk.
Abstract: Hundreds of Costa Rican citizens living in the cantons that require urgent infrastructure interventions are beginning to notice progress in the works that have been damaged for several years and that will help safeguard their lives and boost the development of their communities.
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COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER
Costa Rica is proceeding with its third phase of economic reopening
further easing restrictions that were meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus
The following “Phase 3” guidelines apply as of Saturday
Excluded from “Phase 3” are all areas under an Orange Alert — which have strict evening business and driving restrictions — in addition to the following locations which remain in “Phase 2”:
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) will also lift the orange alert in some specific areas as follows
The country’s national vehicular restrictions remain unchanged
masks or face shields will be required in many public situations
Masks are also recommended — but are not required — in the district of Pavas and any time physical distancing cannot be properly maintained
Masks do not replace other health measures
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2025 at 1.50 pm local time (America/Costa Rica GMT -6)
The quake had a very shallow depth of 11 km (7 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter
The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would
A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 28 km (18 mi) away from San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica
2024 at 1.34 pm local time (America/Costa Rica GMT -5)
The quake had a shallow depth of 59 km (37 mi) and was felt widely in the area
The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would.