An unusual emergency has an Italian family on tenterhooks. A 12-year-old tourist has been hospitalized without mobility in the lower extremities since October 20th, after allegedly being attacked by a stingray. The story was compiled by the Bolognese newspaper Il Resto del Carlino with several publications made between November 12th and 13th. It all happened […]
Nearly 90 out of 100 people have difficulty making ends meet
The State of the Nation Report 2019 reveals that Costa Rica has worsened in many areas in the last year. However, things are more delicate regarding family finances, according to the director of the State of the Nation Program, Jorge Vargas Cullel. The researcher said that two elements further complicated the situation in the period […]
Carlos Alvarado is one of the 100 most influential people of the future
The prestigious Time magazine included the President of the Republic, Carlos Alvarado, as one of the 100 most influential people of the future #TIME100Next, for his proposal to deal with climate change. The former Secretary General of the United Nations Organization (UN), Ban Ki-Moon, was in charge of writing the president’s review, in which he […]
DiDi confirms it will begin operations in “the next few days”
DiDi, the Chinese giant that will compete with Uber in Costa Rica, confirmed that it will begin operations in “the next few days” in national territory. The company said the DiDi Passenger application is now available for download on Android and iOS devices. As part of the launch, users will have discounts of up to […]
Defensoría opposes 5.12% rise in electricity rate for Cartago
The Ombudsman’s Office opposes the request for a 5.12% increase in the electricity service rate for the people of Cartago. In a document sent to the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep), the institution presented its technical opposition and explained that, although they are aware that adjustments are necessary, the one proposed by the Administrative […]
Legislators endorse cut for 2022 and 2024 campaigns
The Committee on Economic Affairs endorsed a bill to cut state spending in the election campaigns of 2022 and 2024. On Tuesday, the legislators affirmatively ruled a reform to the Electoral Code promoted by the José María Villalta, from Frente Amplio (FA). The initiative aims to reduce, the amount allocated to finance the national and […]