The total eclipse of the moon that occurred on Sunday night was observed throughout America, much of Europe and East Africa, where people were able to enjoy the so-called “Red Moon.” The western sector of the Central and Pacific Valleys of the country had a privileged location to observe the astronomical show. That is, the […]
Taxi drivers call indefinite strike against project that would regulate Uber
The Union of Taxicabs informed that they called an indefinite strike, in protest to the bill that seeks to legalize the Uber collaborative transport platform. The deadline for the Ministry of Public Works Transportation (MOPT) to present the bill that would regulate these services is today. Gilbert Ureña, leader of the taxi drivers, said that […]
Alvarado went to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum
On Monday, President Carlos Alvarado began an international tour that will take him to the city of Davos, Switzerland, and later to Panama City. In Davos, the president will attend the 49th edition of the World Economic Forum, where he will meet with leaders of international organizations, businessmen and more than a hundred heads of […]
Beautiful tapir sighting at Nancite beach
A beautiful tapir was seen feeding on Nancite beach, Guanacaste. The video was shared on the Facebook wall of Nancite Beach Sea Turtle Monitoring. According to this site, when the dry season starts, the trees of Guácimo (Guazuma ulmifolia) give their fruits, which are very much desired by tapirs (Tapirus bairdii). This mammal comes at […]
Alvarado sets meeting with trade unionists to discuss public employment
After months of constant confrontations over the fiscal issue, President Carlos Alvarado will try to improve his relationship with the unions of the educational sector of the country facing another upcoming discussion: reforms to public employment. The president summoned a meeting for January 29th, with the union leaders of the National Magisterium to his office […]
Experts want to reduce the amount of weapons per person
A group of citizens, including former ministers and experts in the subject of citizen security, asked legislators to only allow one weapon per person. Bill 20,509 seeks a reform of the Weapons and Explosives Law and it was initially established to reduce the number of weapons a person can register from three to one. However, […]