The Costa Rican economy would change very little during 2020 and everything indicates that next year will be another weak year in matters such as the revival of the economy, the generation of employment and the increase of consumption. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) of the United Nations Organization (UN), the […]
Archives for November 2019
Government will decide whether to recognize Bolivian interim president after OAS meeting
The government will await the results of a meeting within the Organization of American States (OAS) to determine if it recognizes and supports the interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, said the Minister of the Presidency, Víctor Morales, who added that the political situation, after the resignation of former President Evo Morales, takes place in […]
Congress approves mandatory HIV test for pregnant women
This week, the Congress approved in first reading a legal reform that, among other aspects, will force pregnant women to get tested for HIV.bThe initiative was included in a set of reforms to the General HIV Law, which received 42 votes in favor. Currently, the examination is mandatory when a doctor considers it necessary, when […]
Legislators will participate in protest against abortion
A group of legislators will participate in the protest against abortion that will take place next Sunday, December 1st in San José. This was announced on Tuesday by the block made up of legislators from the Christian Social Unity (PUSC), the National Liberation (PLN), the National Integration (PIN), the Christian Social Republican (PRSC), the New […]
Five environmental habits that the UN asks Ticos to implement
The United Nations Program’s Special Report on Climate Change (UNDP) asked Costa Ricans to change their climate habits. The document establishes the need to implement five specific habits as a mechanism to prevent the planet from increasing by 1.5 degrees celcius: -Carpooling to work. -Learning about composting and improve organic waste management. -Planting native trees […]
Help save lives! Donate blood before Christmas
Unfortunately, not all families experience the end and beginning of the year as a party. Emergencies, illnesses and traffic accidents stain that period with pain. But blood donation is a way to lessen the suffering of patients and their families. In order to meet the demand for this vital liquid, the National Blood Bank launched […]