A group of 17 legislators from 5 political parties made a proposal for the congress, the president, vice-presidents, mayors, aldermen and syndics to be elected for 5 years. The reasoning behind the proposal is that four years is a very short time to develop plans, strategies and public policies. However, some argue that extending government’s […]
Archives for May 26, 2016
Illegal species trafficking supplies stores and rescue centers
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) warns that some pet stores and animal rescue centers in San José participate in illegal trafficking. Some of the species being traded are tarantulas, iguanas, snakes and turtles. According to Carlos Madriz, chief of prevention, protection and species control at SINAC, rescue centers and stores had documentation of […]
Costa Rica is not prepared for animals’ mass evacuation
What would happen to the thousands of animals from nearby farms if Turrialba volcano’s activity worsens? The truth is that the country is not ready for a mass evacuation of animals. Felipe Arguedas, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), admits the government has no capacity for mass evacuation, which is not […]
A dog dies defending his owner on an assault
A dog was shot while trying to defend his owner while his store was being robbed, and it couldn’t be saved of its wounds. On the assault, the dog’s owner was injured too. The man went to seek medical attention and couldn’t find anyone to take his dog to the vet, according the owner. Since […]