The 12 Latin American countries that make up the so-called “Lima Group” demanded on Tuesday an “independent audit” of the entire Venezuelan electoral process. In a joint statement, the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Peru believe it’s urgent that an independent audit of the entire […]
Archives for October 17, 2017
TEC becomes plastic free
The Costa Rican Technological Institute (TEC) declared itself free of single use plastic, as confirmed by the Federation of students of the entity. The Institutional Council approved the final proposal that declares the TEC as plastic-free institution, which was promoted by students. As a university we take a firm step in a significant reduction of […]
Stress is as bad for your intestines as junk food
Eating fast foods loaded with fat is as bad for your intestines as the stress you are exposed in your daily life. Concerns about financial issues, work pressure, couple problems and everyday struggles weigh on your shoulders and also on your digestion. A new study reveals that stress is as harmful to health as that […]
Government still does not elect BCR manager needed
Last week, the Governing Council appointed the new Board of Directors of the Bank of Costa Rica, replacing the two members who resigned and the five members who were suspended. However, hours after the election, Haydeé Mendiola decided not to accept the appointment. Mendiola’s replacement has not yet been chosen, according to information provided by […]
Writ of amparo against the Government for suspending BCR board
Officials of the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) suspended from their positions on Tuesday filed a writ of amparo against the injunction imposed by the Governing Council and Presidential House. This was explained by Mónica Segnini, an entrepreneur who held the presidency of the board of directors. The precautionary measure applied against us is a […]
President would be incapacitated up to one month
On Wednesday morning, President Luis Guillermo Solís will enter the operating room to undergo surgery on his prostate. Although in principle it had been said that he could be two weeks out of office, the recovery could be extended for up to a month. Therefore, the decree appointed Helio Fallas as agent in office is […]