Ivonne Acuña is a candidate for the first vice-presidency of the National Restoration party, which seeks to hold the presidential chair with Fabricio Alvarado. But she was also elected as a legislator. Acuña occupied the fourth place for San José and achieved the seat. She is part of the 14 legislators that the party will […]
Archives for February 2018
Law against nepotism was approved in the Legislative Assembly
On Wednesday, the Legislative Assembly approved on second reading the law that prohibits the appointment of relatives of legislators in Congress. The initiative, promoted by the legislator Gerardo Vargas Varela, from the Frente Amplio, had 43 votes in favor. p style=”text-align: justify;”>The regulation reforms article 49 of the Law of Personnel of the Legislative Assembly, […]
Residents of Moravia and Liberia won’t have water supply today
The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) reported that, due to maintenance of the water treatment plant of Los Sitios and change of valve, there will be an interruption of the drinking water service. The measure will affect 10 thousand clients from different sectors of the San Vicente de Moravia district. The suspension […]
National Theater will become architectural heritage
On Monday, the Legislative Assembly approved in the second reading a bill that declares the National Theater as a national symbol of the historical architectural heritage and cultural freedom. The head of the fraction of the Citizen Action Party (PAC), Javier Cambronero, expressed his enthusiasm for the unanimous vote that the initiative received. Within the […]
Mario Redondo: “I will be helping Fabricio Alvarado”
Mario Redondo, legislator from the Christian Democratic Alliance (ADC), said on Monday that he will be helping the presidential candidate of National Restoration, Fabricio Alvarado, ahead of the second round of elections. If there is an option to support the campaign, I will support someone who I appreciate and love very much, and who is […]
Foreigner died in aquatic accident in Garabito
A foreigner died on Monday afternoon during an aquatic accident that occurred on Claritas beach in Garabito. Paramedics from the Red Cross rescued the man, who apparently is an American national. He was transferred to the local clinic, but died minutes later due to a cardiac arrest. The identity of the victim is unknown. The […]