Can you imagine San José without giant billboards? A bill aims to regulate the size, color and placement of advertisements on public roads. This is Further Adjustment Installation on External Visual Communication project presented by legislator Luis Vásquez. The initiative was presented in 2014 and it already has 7 alternative texts. The bill aims to […]
Archives for October 25, 2016
The Catholic Church made a decision regarding cremation
The Catholic Church forbade people to keep the ashes of dead people in houses or places that are not considered sacred (such as the cemetery or church). It also banned to scatter ashes in the air, land or sea. If the ashes are scattered, a funeral will be denied. Pope Francis validated the document entitled […]
Authorities expect a significant reduction in the number of homicides and violence
4 of the most important criminal leaders are behind bars. As consequence, law enforcement authorities expect a significant reduction in the number of homicides and violence at least in some of the most vulnerable areas of the country. “Pollo” and “El Indio” serve sentences due to drug trafficking. In addition, “Ojos Bellos”, along with his […]
Drugs traffickers are tempting and threatening park rangers
The little surveillance in the conservation areas of the country is aking that organized crime gangs take over the land that represent 25% of the national territory. These areas are used to cultivate drugs such as marijuana, as well as international trafficking of illicit substances which is facilitated by the geographical position, in the case of […]
A legislator wants the dismissal or resignation of ambassador to Brazil Jairo Gabel Bermúdez
Legislator Rolando Gonzalez from Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN) asked for the dismissal or resignation of Costa Rican ambassador to Brazil, Jairo Gabel Bermúdez. The request was made after he released some official documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that revealed that the diplomat got very low scores on 2 exams made by the […]
The Fourth Agriculture and Lifestock Parliament will take place on October 26th
On October 26th, farmers and peasants will use the seats of Members of the Legislative Assembly due to the Fourth Agriculture and Lifestock Parliament. That day, at 9 am, representatives will present their most important struggles against the Pacific Alliance and their efforts to strengthen the National Production Council (CNP) which requires the support of […]