Costa Rica is presented to the world as a “living laboratory” at the first ever Earth Optimism Summit in the United States. The Fundecor Foundation is the country’s representative in the congress, which has more than 1,200 scientific and environmental leaders from around the world. Costa Rica will be part of the “Benefits of Nature” […]
Archives for April 2017
Solís: “you can visit Poás volcano!”
President Luis Guillermo Solís visited Poás volcano to encourage tourists to go to this tourist destination. Solis talked to traders in the area and asked them about the inconveniences they have had since the volcano started to erupt. We want to see more people supporting trade, as these people work very hard and the visits […]
Bankers support new anti-money laundering reform
Representatives of the country’s banking sector recently approved the reform of the Law on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Drugs of Unauthorized Use, Related Activities, Legitimization of Capital and Financing of Terrorism. For the Costa Rican Banking Association (ABC), the approval of the Legislative Assembly is a great achievement for the country and an important step […]
Figuera: “be strong, Venezuela! Thanks, Costa Rica!”
With a great and moving speech, legislator of the Venezuelan National Assembly Dinorah Figuera shouted “be strong, Venezuela!” And “thanks, Costa Rica!” in front of the dozens of compatriots who were at the National Park. Figuera stated that they, as legislators and fighters of democracy, respect the actions that each country has developed to support […]
The pros and cons of living in a country with volcanoes
In Costa Rica there are at least 290 volcanoes. Some extinct, others “asleep” and only five active: Arenal, Poás, Rincón de la Vieja, Turrialba and Irazú. Volcanoes are the key that opens doors to attractive tourist projects. But let’s not forgot that in many cases the consequences of their activities were dire, with dead and […]
Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North-Pacific region
Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North Pacific region. the Coast Guard Station, located in Puerto Coyote, Nandayure, seized illegal trans-shipments and thus contributed to the marine protection, Security Minister Gustavo Mata said through Twitter. The site seized prohibited fishing tackle in the Northern Zone, as well as a vessel, which did not […]