A sunny and cool morning, full of good wishes and adrenaline was experienced on Sunday, October 9th during the walk, race and other activities planned by Ana Gabriela Ross Foundation in La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Families, friends, neighbors and personalities gathered, mostly dressed in pink to support the fight against cancer in the country and […]
Archives for October 10, 2016
Costa Ricans would have to pay for their ID after the sixth replacement
Alina Guadamuz proposes that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal charges the cost of the identity card after the sixth replacement request by the holder over a period of 10 years. The idea is not new, but the lawyer intends to stop complaints and find a solution. My proposal is to amend Article 77th of the Organic […]
The municipality of San José and artisans have reached an agreement
Mayor of San José, Johnny Araya informed on October 7th that the municipality and artisans from 13th Street reached an agreement. The document states that the artisans should move to the new Municipal Market, located next to the Garantías Sociales square, within 3 months. The Municipality of San José built the building two years ago […]
Residents of Dos Cercas enjoy a new recreational park
A vacant lot full of garbage, located in Desamparados de Dos Cercas, is now a recreational park that adults and children alike can enjoy . Thanks to the alliance of private and public organizations, the residents of this community can now have fun in the green areas, the communal tables and in the playground for […]
Authorities rescued a sea turtle in Moín
Coast Guard officials from the Ministry of Public Security rescued a huge sea turtle, seriously wounded by a harpoon that pierced part of its shell. An alert was received and after an intense search, authorities found the two people who were transporting the reptile. Despite the injuries, the animal is still alive and it was […]
Depression and suicide attempts are tarnishing the mental health of Costa Ricans
World Mental Health Day is on October 10th. However, in Costa Rica the celebration is affected by mental disorders such as depression and suicidal thoughts. Just in the first half of 2016, authorities reported to have treated more than 23,000 episodes of depression and 578 cases of suicides attempts, according to data from the Department […]