Women whose breasts are predominantly composed of denser and glandular tissue would face higher odds of developing breast cancer. This was found by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), based on studies conducted on 200,000 women. According to the researchers, led by Karla Kerlikowske, breast density could be the most important indicator […]
Archives for February 7, 2017
Executive Decree would expedite the transfer of towers in Irazú
An Executive Decree was issued hoping to accelerate the procedures for the transfer of the telecommunications towers located in an area at risk of sliding in Irazú Volcano. In January, a report from the National Emergency Commission (CNE) warned that the cracks started to measure four meters. One of the factors that helped this acceleration […]
New president of the College of Physicians wants to be close with people
I envision that the national population feel that the institution is here to benefit their physical and social health, privileging social security and solidarity that have made Costa Rica in a unique and admired nation in the world.” These were the remarks by Dr. Andrés Castillo to take office as President of the College of […]
Legislators and criminal lawyers debate over proposal to ban the early release of prisoners
A proposal to ban the early release of people convicted of crimes against life, sexual assault or organized crime opens the discussion between legislators and criminal lawyers. The initiative, led by Mario Redondo, legislator from Alianza Democrática Cristiana (ADC), is an amendment to the draft law on the National Penitentiary Service and Conditional Execution of […]
RECOPE’s referendum would arrive after August 2018
The referendum that could end RECOPE’s fuel monopoly won’t take place until after August 2018. The organization ‘No More RECOPE’ knows that the referendum cannot be held 6 months before or 6 months after the presidential elections, taking into account that a new electoral process will take place in February 2018. As explained by the […]
2 legislators are requesting the BCR to revoke Pedro Quirós’ appointment
Jorge Arguedas and Ottón Solís demanded the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) to revoke the appointment of controversial executive president of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) Pedro Pablo Quirós as project manager to build the San José-San Ramón highway corridor. Both lawmakers summoned the BCR after criticizing the appointment of the former chairman, who […]