Diana Reyes, an Olympic athlete, confirmed her 2-month pregnancy and stated that her condition won’t stop her from playing with Puerto Rico’s volleyball team. She is sure that her participation in Rio won’t risk her pregnancy. I’m here, I’ll be a mom. I’m protecting myself and there is nothing to fear, declared Reyes. Despite being […]
Archives for August 9, 2016
Africans protested in Liberia
Fuerza Pública authorities from Liberia are surveilling a protest taking place in front of the courts of the canton. Apparently the protest is held by a group of extra-continental immigrants who are asking to be allowed to continue their route to the United States. The protest is specifically directed against a man who allegedly cheated […]
Hail storm was due to several climatic factors
The fall of hailstones on Monday afternoon was due to several climatic factors, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). In sectors such as La Uruca and Pavas, the fall of hailstones was reported and shared by users of of social networks. Gabriela Chinchilla, a meteorologist, explained that there were some elements that influenced the […]
Drivers raised their voices: Cesmag is in troubles
The Foro Nacional de Transportistas raised its voice to reject the new fare model that will have a great impact on Cesmag Company, which provides a service to several areas in the east of the capital. Cesmag’s fare will have a 28% reduction. It is theorically justified with tools that are not related to the […]
The man in the recording is not president Solís
Mauricio Herrera, minister of communication, denied that an audio file spread in social networks is president Luis Guillermo Solís. Costa Rican leader assured that he is not the one delivering that speech. In the recording, a voice similar to president Solis’ delivers a message of prevention about the alleged acts of violence that will take […]
What is Guillain Barré Syndrome?
A 14-year- old asthmatic girl from Jacó, who suffered dengue a year ago, became the first case of Guillain Barré Syndrome associated with Zika in Costa Rica. But what is Guillain Barré Syndrome and why it is linked to Zika? This syndrome is a serious disease that occurs when the body’s defense mechanism attacks part […]