The oil burnt by vehicles is one of the most powerful poisons that threaten the planet. Once used, much of it ends up in rivers and seas. For this reason, a small company called Metalub has been traveling the country for two years, collecting burnt oil and lubricants from fleets, trucks, tractors, buses and other […]
Archives for December 5, 2016
Cyclists will be able to validate the location to park their bikes
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport will build 40 bicycle-parking spaces in San José. In addition, the process to collect the public opinion on the sites proposed by the General Direction of Traffic Engineering began on December 3rd. During the validation of the project, it is expected the participation of a great number of […]
The consortium that will build the binational bridge was chosen
Costa Rica and Panama will start the construction of the new binational bridge in Sixaola during the first quarter of 2017, when the works awarded to the Sixaola Binational Consortium will begin. The consortium is formed by three companies: Constructora MECO (Costa Rica), Cal y Mayor Associates and MEXPRESA (Mexico). The United Nations Office for […]
Raul Castro promised to continue socialist revolution in Cuba
President Raul Castro swore he would defend the socialist revolution in Cuba in front of tens of thousands of people who shouted “Fidel, Fidel” in the last act before the ashes of the Cuban leader were taken to Santiago cemetery. In the presence of Fidel’s remains, we vowed to defend our homeland and socialism,” said […]
President inspects area affected by Wednesday’s earthquake
On Saturday, President Luis Guillermo Solís visited the cantons of Turrialba and Alvarado in Cartago to inspect some works and also observe the effects of last Wednesday’s quake. Along with the First Lady, Mercedes Peñas and the mayors of both cantons, the president reviewed the works carried out in the Turrialba River in Capellades sector. […]
What options does the government have to face Otto’s emergency?
Hurricane Otto’s destructive power in national territory puts the government in a predicament, since it must now find resources to start the reconstruction of infrastructure and fund social welfare programs. In order to carry out these tasks, there are several mechanisms that can be used, without the Executive having to resort to greater debts. According […]