Legislator Enrique Sánchez, from the Citizen Action Party, presented a bill for sexual crimes to prescribe 25 years after the victim is over 18 years old. Sánchez said that this implies an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code. However, it does not seek the extension of prison sentences, only being on the side of the […]
Archives for February 14, 2019
President of INAMU asks TSE for parity rule
Parity is a decisive promoter of democracy,” said Patricia Mora, president of the National Institute for Women (INAMU), who asked the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to issue regulations on equality and alternation for the upcoming municipal elections in 2020. Beyond a quantitative goal, parity is a determining driver of democracy in its broadest sense, since […]
Sexual exploitation is the most common form of human trafficking in CR
Human trafficking is the third most sensitive crime in the world. It has to do with illegal trade of people for the purpose of sexual and labor exploitation, illegal extraction of organs, begging and irregular adoption. In Costa Rica, sexual exploitation is the most common form. According to data from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), […]
Hoteliers affected by the “suitcase scam”
The Judicial Investigation Agency issued an alert for the so-called “suitcase scam”. What’s the modus operandi? The criminals call a hotel. They claim to be a foreigner who will stay there, but needs help because they are far from the area and must pick up some suitcases at the airport. Immediately afterwards, they offer a […]
Health unions might go on strike
The Union of Professionals in Medical Sciences (SIPROCIMECA), UNDECA, and the Medical Union, warn of a possible strike call in coming days, due to their disagreement with the negotiating table for the draft Law to Strengthen Public Finances. According to Marvin Atencio, general secretary of SIPROCIMECA, last Monday, the health unions had a meeting with […]
Ambassador appointed by Guaidó presents credentials in Costa Rica
On Wednesday night, María Faría, ambassador of Venezuela in Costa Rica appointed by the self-proclaimed president Juan Guaidó presented her diplomatic credentials in the Presidential House. Faría indicated through her official Twitter account: In the name of President Juan Guaidó and the community of Venezuelans in Costa Rica, we appreciate the willingness of the Costa […]