On July 30th, 1950, women voted for the first time in Costa Rica. Nearly seventy years have passed since Bernarda Vásquez Méndez, a peasant woman from La Tigra, voted in the country in a plebiscite to determine if some villages of La Tigra and La Fortuna belonged to the canton of San Ramón or San […]
Archives for July 2017
Four free classical music concerts in August
At least four free classical music concerts can be enjoyed during the month of August when the 27th edition of the Credomatic Music Festival is held throughout the country. The festival is expected to involve more than 50 local and international artists. The Lithuanian and Barcelona orchestras stand out among the groups that will participate […]
Dogs are being abandoned during pilgrimage
Several dogs have been reported in the vicinity of the Basilica of Los Angeles in Cartago, apparently abandoned during the pilgrimage that thousands of people have already done this weekend. According to the Association Animal Aid of Cartago, the dogs had not been seen in the sector before, so it is presumed they were abandoned […]
In case of electrical storm, follow these recommendations
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) gave a series of recommendations to follow in case of a thunderstorm, due to forecasts by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Even if you do not fear lightings, it is important that you take these advices and avoid being a victim: Do not stay in an open vehicle during a […]
Costa Rica is a leader in tourism… For now
Although Costa Rica continues to be the Central American leader in attracting tourists, it neighbors – Nicaragua and Panama – show a significant growth. In the last decade, Costa Rica achieved a 54% increase in visitors, while the Panamanians achieved a growth of 85% and Nicaraguans a surprising 158%. Data from the Central American Integration […]
Executive to prioritize fiscal issues in extraordinary sessions
The projects that the Executive Branch will send to the Legislative Assembly for the extraordinary session that will begin on August 1st (and conclude at the end of the month) are practically ready. According to the Deputy Minister of the Presidency in legislative matters, Luis Paulino Mora, there are three axes on which to base […]