The Southern Development Board (JUDESUR) won an appeal that allows them not to transfer funds to build a landfill. The Constitutional Court rejected the appeal lodged by the Federation of Municipalities of the South (FEDEMSUR) regarding the funds they demanded from JUDESUR. According to the resolution, FEDEMSUR must comply with the environmental law in force […]
Segura: “attacks on dogs receive more attention than attacks on humans”
When asked about the two cases of animal abuse reported over the weekend, legislator Aracelly Segura, from the National Liberation Party (PLN), said that attacks on dogs receive more attention than attacks on humans.” Look at the American who was attacked by crocodile (…) and no one has said anything, I don’t see it getting […]
Animal welfare project sees the light at the end of the tunnel
All indications are that the bill against animal abuse will be approved in coming days. Juan Carlos Peralta, president of the Asociación para el Bienestar y Amparo Animal (ABAA), who participates in legislative readings, said that the legislative committee agreed on Thursday to facilitate the project’s approval next Tuesday. However, they are still suspicions of […]
Producers affected by drought received 500 million
During the Presidential tour in Guanacaste, 500 million colones were granted to more than 10,171 farmers who were affected by the drought. The funds come from the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and were invested in machinery (265 milion) and inputs (233 milion). Iván Brenes, president of the […]
Pharmacist does free consultations on the web
Things have not been easy for Mario Sánchez, but still, with just 25 years old he decided it was time to give back to Costa Rica the opportunities he had to study and graduate from a university. Therefore, he created a web site to give free pharmacist consultation thinking about the people of his village, […]
Hoteliers warned of crocodile overpopulation 2 years ago
Almost 2 years ago the tourism industry warned the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) on the problem of overpopulation of crocodiles. A letter dated July 24th, 2014 stated that the domestic tourism sector is requesting is a quick solution before a tragedy takes place.” Today, after the incident with a foreigner in Tamarindo beach, […]