Once again, the unions threatened to go on indefinite strike if the project for public employment moves forward. Regarding the situation, President Luis Guillermo Solís was emphatic that although to make such demonstrations is a democratic citizen’s right, it is not appropriate in this matter. Solís explained that they are still discussing the points on […]
Archives for October 2016
An italian trafficker was evading authorities in Costa Rica
Danilo de Bonis, an Italian linked to a murder and drug trafficking in his country, was arrested in Costa Rica, after more than three years on the run. He moved to Costa Rican territory to escape from Italian authorities. De Bonis was wanted due to Salvatore Ramponi’s death in 2011. The victim died when one […]
UCR authorizes student’s demonstration
The Students of Health Sciences at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) will demonstrate against the new form of rotating internship on Friday, October 7th. UCR students are going to march to the Presidential House to object the new requirements and conditions that the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) implemented in the rotating internship, […]
Water sources in the Northern Zone are under analyzes because of herbicides
The Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) is analyzing the sources of water close to Veracruz de Pital, Pital and Venice communities, due to the presence of a herbicide known as bromacil in a well in Pital San Carlos. Although the herbicide, commonly used in pineapple farms, was not found in recent analyzes, the authorities decided […]
Bernadita Marín: “No Ministry uses 100% of its budget”
Bernadita Marín, vice minister of Security, spoke on October 6th about budgetary and staff issues in the ministry. She said that the interest of the ministry is to “clarify” some opinions expressed by legislators. Marín denied that the Ministry hadn’t properly used all the resources allocated in 2015, when 2.9 billion colones (90%) were spent, […]
The CCSS confirmed shortages in chemotherapy treatment
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) confirmed that, up to October 6th, it didn’t have two drugs used to treat cancer patients, as reported by the National Association of Life’s Second Chances (ANASOVI). According to Dinorah Garro, CCSS logistics manager, the institution bought both medicines in a timely manner, however, both were rejected by […]