Duke, one of the icons against animal abuse, who lost part of his snout due to a machete attack, marched through the streets of San José on Sunday, during an event to support the animal abuse law. We are the animals’ voice, the ones that cannot speak! Do not remain silent! Denounce animal abuse! said the […]
Archives for August 2016
Rice farmers are promoting ratooning to lower costs
Rice producers (arroceros) are becoming increasingly resourceful and they are using the plant’s sapling or ratoon in order to cope with high production costs related to climate change. The method will allow rice farmers to save up to 600,000 colones in cost per hectare, reducing the crop cycle, which is also an environmental friendly method. […]
A bill could facilitate the temporary adoption of minors at social risk
A bill could facilitate the temporary adoption of minors at social risk while their legal status is defined. The initiative was presented by Otto Guevara and Natalia Díaz, member of Movimiento Libertario, Patricia Mora, member of Frente Amplio, Fabricio Alvarado, member of Restauración Nacional and Emilia Molina, from Partido Acción ciudadana (PAC). The proposal, called […]
Adopt a homeless animal and save a life!
That was the opportunity offered by an adoption fair on Saturday, organized by the Animal Rescue Association (ARA) and Universidad Hispanoamericana. Currently, Costa Rica has an alarming number of abandoned and homeless animals. In the case of dogs the number is close to half a million. This situation has become a national problem that must […]
“Revenge Fires” tripled in July
Arson increased in July. The Fire Department reported that 28% of those cases were caused by people looking for revenge, motivated by passion problems or to hide crimes (as murder, drug trafficking, etc.) A few of them have been related to insurance fraud cases. So far this year, July has been the month with the […]
Consumers against new medical rates
The Free Consumers Association (ACL) has gained support for its fight against the new medical fees approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, which increases the costs of surgical procedures by 300% On Monday, ACL and Consumer Costa Rica will announce a number of organizations that joined to support the appeal presented to the […]