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, […]
Archives for August 2016
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 […]
Ethnotourism: a great alternative to contribute with indigenous communities
Every year more and more foreigners arrive in the country interested in learning about Costa Rican indigenous reserves. 15 out of 24 indigenous territories are working on ethnotourism programs that contribute with indigenous communities’ local development. This is quite a challenge for those ethnic groups because they must keep a balance between culture and economic […]
Passengers slept at the airport to avoid delays due to demonstration
Anticipating traffic jams as a consequence of a demonstration held by taxi drivers on Tuesday, dozens of passengers arrived yesterday at Juan Santamaría Airport, where they spent the night. Many of them leave the country on Tuesday morning and wanted to avoid possible delays in arrival at the airport terminal. In early morning hours, groups […]
DOTERRA products are being sold without sanitary permits
a number of DOTERRA brand products are being sold without sanitary permits for cosmetic, alimentary, detergent and cleaning uses. They may not be dangerous, but it is unknown what they are made of and therefore your health is at risk, as it is warned by an alert issued by the Ministry of Health. According to […]