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Archives for October 26, 2016

Former Presidents: “it’s time to act firmly” regarding Venezuela

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

With a direct letter, former Costa Rican Presidents are asking President Luis Guillermo Solís to take firm actions, through the use of diplomatic tools available, regarding the situation in Venezuela. It is time to act firmly with the instruments to apply the Inter-American Democratic Chart,” said the former Presidents, who ask the Government of Costa […]

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Are you at risk of a stroke?

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund reported that, on average, Costa Ricans lose up to 10 years of life because of a stroke. Strokes are the leading cause of death of 3 people per day and 6% result in the deaths of Costa Ricans. Smoking, hypertension, physical inactivity and diabetes are some of the risk […]

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Telethon’s goal is to raise 690 million colones to help children

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On October 25th, the hospitals benefiting from the 690 million colones, that Telethon 2016 aims to raise, were announced. According to Christian Reyes, president of the Active 20-30 Foundation, the funds will benefit the neonatology service of Women’s Hospital, Carit Maternity, pulmonology department from the National Children’s Hospital and to the pediatrics ward of Max Teran […]

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Report rejects some WHO recommendations on breastfeeding

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A scientific report on breastfeeding, published on October 25th in the US, suggests that some of the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) on this practice should be ruled out. The independent panel of experts “US Preventive Services Task Force” made a review of dozens of scientific studies on the effectiveness of various measures […]

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Visit Desobediencia Creativa exhibition!

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Desobediencia Creativa exhibition pays tribute to the long career of Juan Luis Rodríguez Sibaja, a creator of the highest level and a cornerstone in the history of art in this country. It will be presented in Olga Espinach Fernández Artist-House School (ECA) until October 29th. The exhibition consists of 22 creations under printmaking techniques, painting, […]

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Expojovem 2016 is offering entrepreneurship ideas to the public

October 26, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Expojovem 2016 offers 70 entrepreneurship ideas to the public. It was inaugurated on October 24th at the National Stadium. Mainor Cordero, Expojovem coordinator from the Ministry of Public Education (MEP), declared that the activity brings together 135 students from technical, private schools and school cooperatives throughout the country. They were chosen from among 2,500 […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

Costa Rica Government Silent on Travel Ban with Just 13 Days Left

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