The former Nicaraguan State supplier, Noemi Pavón Gallardo, fled her country after a judge issued a warrant against her while facing a legal process for the crimes of blackmail, threats and ideological falsification against her former partner, Tamara Montes, and her friend Vanessa Espinales. The authorities also ordered a raid on her house, after Pavón […]
Archives for February 8, 2017
Beware! Water service will be interrupted in Puriscal and Mora
Due to the dry season, there will be a drinking water service disruption in Puriscal and Mora. The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) reported that this period causes a considerable decrease in the flow of water sources. As consequence, AyA made a schedule for some communities: it started on February 7th and […]
US could ask visa applicants to provide their social networks passwords
According to Homeland Security Secretary, John Kelly, US embassies could ask visa applicants for access their social networks in order to tighten controls. This measure aims at reinforcing previous visitor checks and eliminating those that could pose a threat to national security. This is what Donald Trump called “extreme verification.” The measure particularly affects citizens […]
Araya: “I am worried because of the Civil Aviation new provisions”
San José mayor Jhonny Araya is worried because of the new provisions from the Civil Aviation to grant construction permits in areas near Tobias Bolaños Airport. He considers that it is a mistake and it is paralyzing the development of the city. The mayor said that since 2007 there were standards that allowed buildings to […]
Trusts law was approved to streamline public works
Legislators approved the project “Law that Authorizes the Development of Transport Infrastructure by Trust” on the second reading. They aim to expedite the development of public works. The new legislation authorizes the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) and the National Council of Roads (CONAVI) to use trusts, as it was done with the […]
Is a sedentary lifestyle related to dementia?
A Canadian study found that being sedentary makes a person as vulnerable to dementia as people with genetic predisposition. According to neurologist Alexander Parajeles, it has been seen that exercising becomes a preventive protection, not only against Alzheimer’s but also in some early stages of other cognitive diseases. In people who exercise, in a programmed […]