Archives for October 2016

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 […]

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 […]

President of Costa Rica Luis Guillermo Solís and his countpart from Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, met on October 7th and they reached a series of conclusions to look for a solution to the illegal migration problem that has been affecting both countries for several months. Among the main agreements, it highlights their intention to get […]

Rice produced by Talamanca natives wil reach organic markets in San José. It is called Wö and it aims to promote food sustainability. Wö will be sold by Telire’s Organic Agriculture and Ecotourism Community Association (ACEATA), which is located in the small town of Shuabb. It has 41 families. This community is supported by the […]

A man who was walking by the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja volcano was surprised when he found himself face to face with a 2-meter constrictor snake. The close encounter with the reptile occurred on Saturday at about 10 a.m., when the man was going to a drilling site in the Pailas sector. The […]

A more dignified treatment for workers and greater protection for the environment are two of the goals for the future of sustainable agriculture around the world. They are also part of a new international certification that aims to be a step forward. Brazilian executive director of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (RAS) André de Freitas declared that […]