On August 23rd, during his visit to Nicaragua, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wished that Nicaraguan government and several private companies participate in the construction of the inter-oceanic canal. As consequence, a question arises: should Costa Rica be worried? It is not only about the construction of the canal. Nicaragua has currently bought military weapons to […]
Archives for August 2016
Be careful: gastrointestinal parasites were detected in dog feces
The National University (UNA) warned for the second consecutive year about gastrointestinal parasites found in dog feces in Alajuela. Last year, parasites were detected in 15 parks around the country. This time the results have not changed significantly. Parasitologist Ana Jiménez explained that this year a follow-up study was made in order to implement prevention and […]
Less radiation and better diagnosis for hospitalized children
This is not an ordinary X-ray machine, this one gives hope to the families of children hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Children’s Hospital. This week, Teletón delivered a portable and digital X-ray machine, which will serve children in their beds. According to Olga Arguedas, director of the medical center, this […]
Fuel prices will have a reduction
The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (Aresep) approved a new decrease in fuel prices due to changes in the international market. As consequence, Super fuel will have a reduction of 24 colones; Plus fuel will have a reduction of 22 colones and Diesel will be reduced by 5 colones. Prices of finished or refined products […]
“Patch” Adams will come to Costa Rica on August 30th
Many people think of actor Robin Williams, others think of healing through laughter and humor. It is true that doctor Hunter “Patch” Adams is famous worldwide for a movie about his life and his peculiar way of healing. It is also a fact that he will be at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) on […]
There is a temporary solution for the immigration crisis
There is an immigration crisis in Costa Rica’s borders. However, a temporary solution has apparently be found. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 24 people expressed their interest in returning voluntarily to their country of origin. This is seen as an temporary solution to the problem the Government of Costa Rica is facing: […]