The vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) is safe and essential to eliminate cervical cancer, according to health authorities on Monday, during World Cancer Day. Unfounded rumors about human papilloma vaccines continue to delay or unnecessarily prevent the increase in immunization, which is crucial in the prevention of cervical cancer,” said Elisabete Weiderpass, director […]
Archives for February 4, 2019
Authorities identified foreigner who drowned in Corozalito Beach
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) identified the man who was found dead this Saturday at 9:13 a.m. at Corozalito Beach in Nicoya. The press office of the entity reported the body was 23-year-old Brazilian Alexandre Barboza Cardoso. Although in the Red Cross headquarters indicated that the man was missing since last week, the OIJ explained […]
Country will continue exporting vegetables with a free route to Europe
Costa Rica will be able to continue exporting its organic vegetables with a free route to the European continent. In January, the European Union (EU) informed the authorities of the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) that the country approved the audit of the Organic Agriculture Accreditation and Registration Unit (ARAO). The success in the tests allows […]
Salvadorans vote for new president
Salvadorans began voting on Sunday to elect a new president, with former mayor Nayib Bukele as a favorite, as the traditional left-and-right-wing parties wear out due to the persistence of gang violence and high cost of living. This day we celebrate a new civic party in honor of our democracy,” said the president of the […]
Former President Rodríguez says populism leads to Venezuela
Former President of the Republic Miguel Ángel Rodríguez (1998-2002) called on Latin Americans to see their reflection in Venezuela’s mirror and learn the lesson of what can happen in countries when they fall into the hands of populist governments. He said this during a rally of Venezuelans based in Costa Rica on Saturday, in the […]