The legislators who went with President Luis Guillermo Solis to visit the Vatican, delivered a letter to Pope Francis to urge the president not to favor abortion. Solis acknowledged that the action “caused surprise” because it is not a regular mechanism used to convey the concerns of legislative bodies. The president stated that the only […]

Since early April, the National Seismological Network (RSN) has detected 26 earthquakes in Escazú, Santa Ana and Ciudad Colón. This swarm of earthquakes has been characterized by magnitudes between 1.8 and 3.3 degrees, with an average depth of less than 13 km. The trend in the epicenters suggests that Salitral and Escazú Faults could be […]

“Let others burn” seems to be the government’s strategy on the future of the bill aiming to limit wage bonuses to state employees. The Presidential House preferred to leave the “hot potato” to the Legislative Assembly. However, the executive branch denies indifference on the subject. Labor organizations maintain the strike threat if reforms to restrict […]

Two years have passed since Costa Ricans elected a new president, but now at least nine politicians dream of being the successor of Luis Guillermo Solís. In the National Liberation Party (PLN), two candidates (former President Jose Maria Figueres and former deputy Sigifredo Aiza) have already confirmed their aspirations. On the other hand, former governor […]

A Coast Guard patrol boat was in a sector of the Gulf of Nicoya known as Bajo Abangares when they spotted several illegally placed nets. As a result, fourteen baby sharks were rescued. Areas such as Colorado and Tortuguero in Limon are currently under surveillance. Fishing is prohibited until August, 31st in Guanacaste and Chira Island. […]

The program “Schools for Change” aims to promote gender equality for children in school age. This project is promoted by the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) and the National Institute for Women (INAMU) and it focus on school culture and modifying practices that prevent equal opportunities between men and women. The idea is to use […]