A group of officers from the Drug Control Police (PCD) put aside their work against drug trafficking and decided to work with different indigenous areas, where they have eradicated marijuana fields. Clothing, food and medical care are part of the contributions that the Public Force has committed to donate since 2006. On the last tour, 197 […]
Archives for September 8, 2016
FA disagrees with Rousseff’s deposition: “it was an attack against the people and the nation”
Although president Dilma Rousseff was removed from office for violating the Brazilian Constitution, members of Frente Amplio disagree with the decision because they believe it was a political trial. Lawmakers of that political party placed a banner in front of their seats in the plenary, by which they announced their criticism. The sign said: “Senators’ decision […]
Authorities foresee increased traffic in arms and drugs in the region
Security Minister Gustavo Mata, does not hide the region’s concern for increased cultivation and drug production in Colombia, which could increase further when the peace process between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) materializes. According to Mata, the increase is motivated by two aspects. The first is a larger amount of […]
Medical rates will be delayed again
Medical rates will not come into force for another 3 moths, while the College of Physicians continues reviewing the prices of 9,000 medical-surgical procedures. The initiative created controversy after an increase of up to 300% in some procedures was revealed. With this extension, the effective date of the rates would be December 18th. What we […]
Uber will invite you to breakfast on Thursday
Uber’s self-supply community launched a promotion to away a big muffin on Thursday. Those using the transport service on September 8th between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., may also go to AM/PM establishments and show the receipt or ongoing Uber journey to receive a free big muffin in exchange. The promotion applies while supplies last. […]
SENASA detected a buffalo with paralytic rabies
The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) detected a buffalo with paralytic rabies on a farm in Coto Brus, Puntarenas. Despite being a single case, it drew the attention of the authorities, because it is the first case in these animals. It took place in La Bruja village, 5 kilometers away from the farm where the third […]