A study that followed 32,000 Americans for three years shows that consumers of electronic cigarettes increased their risk of developing the same chronic lung diseases, just like ordinary smokers, according to results published Monday. In the United States, a link was established between vaping and a striking and serious disease that caused 52 deaths (Evali) […]
Archives for December 17, 2019
Entrepreneurs see Public Employment Law and cut costs as a priority for 2020
According to businessmen, approving a reform in the Public Employment that allows organizing the work schemes in the State and above all to enforce the cuts in expenses already approved by the fiscal reform, must be the priorities for the next 2020. According to the president of the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations […]
Technical Standard for Abortion has already been published in La Gaceta
This Tuesday, the “Technical Standard for Medical Procedure linked to Article 121 of the Criminal Code” (known as the Technical Standard for Abortion) was formalized, after its publication in La Gaceta. As of this moment, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has a maximum period of six months to create the corresponding protocol. The […]
Former Air Surveillance Officer caught with 2.5 tons of cocaine in Guatemala
A Costa Rican identified as Albán Azofeifa Chacón was arrested on Tuesday morning in Guatemala with 2.5 tons of cocaine after a confrontation with the army of that country. The Costa Rican was traveling in a private jet with six people, one of which died in the shooting between alleged drug traffickers and the Chapino […]
Cold front arrives with strong winds and low temperatures
The cold front #11 will hit the north of the country with greater force this Wednesday, which will cause strong winds. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), it currently is in the Gulf of Mexico and will continue moving south towards the central sector of the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday. It is expected that […]
Almost 5,000 people from Heredia will not have water this Wednesday
Nearly 5,000 people from Heredia will be affected by the suspension of the water service on Wednesday, December 18th. The Public Utility Company of Heredia (ESPH) reported this will affect residents of San Rafael de Heredia between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. The works are carried out to guarantee the quality of the water they […]