Exactly one month ago, President Luis Guillermo Solís and Minister for Foreign Affairs Manuel González made the decision of leaving the UN plenary before the Brazilian president Michel Temer gave his speech, which has caused quite a stir in the country. Former president José María Figueres gave its opinion on the Government’s actions and said […]
Archives for October 2016
The reconstruction of the Black Star Line is in motion … And you can help!
A fire destroyed 97% of its structure, but its meaning remains untouched. That’s why a technical committee is working to give limonenses back their landmark building. The Black Star Line was declared an architectural heritage before the fire but it was closed for not having the Ministry of Health’s permits. The firm Zürcher Arquitectos donated […]
Antibiotics: less is more
They are very valuable to be used indiscriminately. In addition, its abuse or misuse can have serious consequences. This is not the plot of a fiction film, it is one of the things that threaten the health of millions of people worldwide. Antibiotic resistance occurs because bacteria change and become inflexible to these treatments, that […]
Meet San José and its history with this urban rally “on foot”
If San José seems a little boring or you just want to discover it again, better cancel your appointments on Saturday. An “urban rally” aims for people to learn more about the history of the country while having fun and getting to know the capital. We want people to know more about the city and […]
Be part of the First Costa Rican Summit of Gastronomy
Costa Rican cuisine is the main topic in the First Costa Rican Summit of Gastronomy, to be held on November 1st and November 2nd at Pueblo Antiguo, La Uruca. The ticket costs 120 dollars and it can be used both days. Carlos Rodríguez, Executive Chef at Unilever Food Solutions in Central America, declared that the […]
9 people arrested for sexually exploiting 200 women
A total of nine people, including two Salvadorans, were arrested on Thursday for allegedly integrating a network of sexual exploitation of about 200 women in the capital of Guatemala, said the prosecutor. The institution’s spokeswoman, Julia Barrera, told reporters that there is a minor among the victims, who was sent to a shelter from the […]