A report, released on February 1st, warned that obesity, overweight and malnutrition affecting women and children in Central America are causing alarm because of the increased rate of morbidity and deaths associated to chronic diseases. Central America is a region that faces the problem known as the ‘double burden of malnutrition’, which means that malnutrition […]
Archives for February 2, 2017
Obesity and overweight are great problems for Costa Rica
The State of the Region revealed an increase in obesity and overweight in childbearing-age women in almost all Central American countries. Panama was the only one that escaped this reality. These conditions increased more than 50% in 2013. According to experts, the evolution is growing and it shows the need to change dietary habits and […]
Legislators want to curb the bill that aims to turn the DIS into the DIEN
Legislators from several political parties are preparing a series of amendments to curb the bill aimed at turning the Directorate of National Intelligence and Security (DIS) into the National Strategic Intelligence Directorate (DIEN). Lawmakers Maureen Clarke and Sandra Piszk, as well as Rosibel Ramos, confirmed that they are drafting amendments to the text issued on […]