The Costa Rican Red Cross (CRC) urged taxi drivers not to hamper ambulances during their demonstrations around the country. They stated on social networks that every second and every minute counts when it comes to an emergency, so they asked not to affect the service they provide. This morning I witnessed some ambulances that had […]
Archives for August 10, 2016
Government enabled unofficial center for migrants in Peñas Blancas
The government asked the representatives of the Costa Rican Red Cross to take care of migrants in Deldú parking, where there are 1, 100 people who came through Peñas Blancas. These citizens are not receiving comprehensive care and the place does not have adequate infrastructure or sanitary conditions, as confirmed by the Minister of Communication, […]
The strike did not affect the CCSS
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) reports the provision of health services remains unaltered by the strike of taxi drivers on Tuesday. The medical institution’s manager, Maria Eugenia Villalta, confirmed the staff of the various regional headquarters managed to get to work smoothly. Villalta added that the influx of patients with medical appointments at […]
Taxi driver’s demonstration cost the country ¢ 72 million
Fuerza Pública’s operation to control the taxi drivers’ demonstration on Tuesday cost the country 72 million colones. The police’s aim is to prevent blockages by the red force, which opposes the operation of Uber in the country. The information was confirmed by Juan José Andrade Morales, director of Fuerza Pública, who added that the Air […]