Before the end of the first semester of the year, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), would be implementing the protocol of attention for the trans population in the country, according to a press release by the institution. Some 200 staff in general medicine, family medicine, endocrinologists, urologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and […]
Archives for April 3, 2019
Chancellor has no idea how to deal with the complaint by Maduro and Celso Gamboa
Weeks ago, former Chamber Judge Celso Gamboa Sánchez agreed to defend the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Costa Rica. However, the Foreign Minister of the Republic, Manuel Ventura Robles, admitted not knowing how the government will face these accusations and the management that will be given to him from the Executive Power. Ventura said he […]
Venezuelan Constituent suspends Guaidó’s immunity and authorizes criminal trial
On Tuesday, the ruling Constituent Assembly of Venezuela stripped parliamentary leader Juan Guiadó of his immunity and authorized the highest court to prosecute him for misappropriation of functions. Guaidó is recognized as president in charge of Venezuela by more than 50 countries. The Constituent Assembly unanimously approved to authorize the continuation of the criminal prosecution […]
Trump says he’s “100% ready” to close border with Mexico
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is “100% ready” to close the border between Mexico and the United States, if the authorities of the neighboring country fail to stop the flow of migrants. If they [Mexico] do not do it or if we do not reach an agreement with the Congress, the border […]
Legislator proposes tax on alcoholic beverages to hire traffic officers
Independent legislator Jonathan Prendas presented a bill to tax alcoholic beverages per milliliter, in order to generate resources to hire 600 transit officers. According to estimates by the legislator, 7,993 million colones would be generated annually and that would serve both for salaries and luggage. A 350-mililiter beer with 4% alcohol would pay 14 colones, […]
Tourists risk their life on the bridge of Tárcoles
A video recently published on Instagram shows a young American risking her life by performing a dangerous maneuver on the bridge over the Tárcoles river. The young woman was suspended from the bridge without any protection, simply holding on to her partner’s arm. In the water you can see the typical crocodiles of the area, […]