Human trafficking is one of the most worrying problems today: this not only violates the human rights of victims, but it also has a traumatic repercussion on their physical and mental health. According to the World Report on Human Trafficking presented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), more than 70 per […]
Archives for July 19, 2017
Commission to investigate BCR credits related to Chinese cement
After a day of discussions, a Special Investigation Commission was approved to analyze everything related to the loans granted by the Bank of Costa Rica, including the $20 million to import Chinese cement, which has caused many controversy. The motions presented on Tuesday by the National Liberation (which was withdrawn) and by Mario Redondo (which […]
Territorio de Zaguates says many animals escaped after SENASA’s intervention
Animal shelter Territorio de Zaguates used its Facebook site to make a call to neighbors of nearby areas, such as Alajuela, Heredia and its surroundings, because after the intervention by SENASA to the place, many animals escaped. As indicated in the message posted: Due to SENASA’s poorly managed visit many animals left the farm. We […]
Only in CR: trees planted in the middle of the street
In Escazú there are not only light posts in the middle of the street, but trees also have their rightful place. Several photographs show at least two trees, one of which is located just around the corner of a street, which is very dangerous for drivers. Carlos Bejarano, Communication Officer of the Municipality of Escazú, […]
Corcovado offers its wonders and new adventures
The Corcovado National Park, located south of Puntarenas, is the site with the highest number of species of animals and plants per square kilometer in Costa Rica. According to National Geographic magazine, it is the most “intense” point of the planet in terms of biodioversity, with 2.5% of the variety recorded. It is also the […]