On Monday, mankind will have consumed all the resources that the planet can renew in a year, so we will live “on credit” until December 31st, according to calculations by the NGO Global Footprint Network. August 8th marks the Earth’s “Overshoot Day”, said Global Footprint Network jointly with the WWF. To make the calculation, Global […]
Archives for August 2016
Surveillance will increase in the southern border
Minister of Communications Mauricio Herrera announced that from today police surveillance will increase in the southern border to prevent the massive influx of immigrants. In addition, on those who don’t have regular immigration status will be deported. Moreover, the government will strengthen health system for those immigrants who have documents issued by immigration authorities. Immigrants […]
Chronic patients from Puntarenas will have new care model
From next Monday, patients with chronic diseases attending the Monseñor Sanabria Hospital in Puntarenas will have a different form of care that engages them in controling their condition. Randall Álvarez, director of the medical center, said the aim is that these patients are cared for under the model of “clinic” where, in addition to the […]
Two more immigrants were found dead on Lake Cocibolca
On Wednesday, two more immigrants without documentation were found dead on Lake Cocibolca in Nicaragua, near the border with Costa Rica. According to forensic examinations, 10 immigrants have drowned since last Sunday. Police explained that the bodies were found on the estuary of Sapoá River in the bordering province of Rivas, where more than 2,000 African […]
Fire on Paseo Colón’s famous bar
From 3:40 this morning, Fire Department officials are fighting a fire in Rapsodia bar, located in Paseo Colón. According to Jennifer Guzmán, from the Central Communications of the entity, about 750 square meters of the structure is burned and although the fire is already controlled, about 8 units are still working at the scene. There […]
Bridge between Desamparados and Aserrí will be closed until Monday
The bridge over Guatuso River, between the plains from San Miguel de Desamparados and Aserrí, will be completely closed until next Monday. Only pedestrians will be allowed, as reported by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT). Initially, the bridge was supposed to be closed today at 6 a.m. until Friday at 5 a.m. […]