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 […]
Archives for February 2017
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 […]
Marcial Fallas Clinic ended strike
After several hours in a strike that affected the attention of some patients in the Marcial Fallas Clinic, the staff reached an agreement on Monday afternoon. Reportedly, the clinic will be reinforced with more security officers. The contract to third parties will be extended from October and for the time being, the reinforcement will be […]
Costa Rican teachers will be able to work in the US
Working as a teacher in the United States is an opportunity that many Costa Ricans could use to participate in a multi-cultural training with American students, while developing their careers worldwide. This possibility is offered by PARTICIPATE education program, formerly called VIF International Education, which recruits bilingual teachers to teach in the North American country. […]