Archives for August 2016

On August 20th, Bonuska Fest 2016 will be held. Funds will directly go to Costa Rican Association of Cystic Fibrosis (ACOFIQUI). Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects respiratory and digestive systems. At the moment there is no cure but CF can be controlled with proper treatment. ACOFIQUI is responsible for collaborating with […]

On August 12th International Youth Day is celebrated in order to highlight the contribution and participation of this part of the population in developing countries. It is also a great opportunity to remember some facts that you may not know about Costa Rican youth. -In Costa Rica 11% of young people have tried to commit […]

Member of Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN) Sandra Piszk asked the Executive to introduce a bill that aims to protect minority rights. Piszk made the request in a note addressed to Minister of the Presidency Sergio Alfaro in order to advance in the legislative process. The proposal is that human rights issues related to ethnic, […]

If the government announced that they will not make pressure for a law to regulate Uber and the only existing legislative proposal in this regard does not progress, what can be done to sort out the matter and stop the controversy? Rogelio Fernández, a lawyer for the Association of Free Consumers of Costa Rica, said […]

Isla del Coco has a radar that will protect its natural and marine wealth. It was an investment of 3.4 million dollars. The radar is already installed. It allows to strengthen controls on illegal fishing, drug trafficking and human trafficking. This is definitely a historic milestone. It is to have the real capacity to protect […]

On the 40th anniversary of the Área de Salud Alajuela Norte from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), doctor Mario Ávila, the medical center director, announced the opening of consultations at home for patients requiring palliative care or for those who have mental disorders. These two specialties will be added to the other services […]