On Thursday, Carlos Alvarado reiterated that signing the rule to approve therapeutic abortion is not his priority. Although he did not say it that way, when asked about the issue and the criticisms from the groups in favor, as well as the criticisms made by the church, Alvarado spoke about his priority. Today my biggest […]
Eruptive activity in Turrialba Volcano increased during the night
The eruptive activity in the Turrialba Volcano, located in Cartago, has been more sustained during the last days, reported the National Seismological Network (RSN). From Wednesday night, the tremors are of greater amplitude and the eruptive column has reached more height. Turrialba has maintained intermittent eruptive activity since July 23rd. It is characterized by passive […]
New substitute text of fiscal plan will be delayed one more week
Although it was scheduled for August 2nd, the new text of the fiscal plan will be delayed at least one more week. This was confirmed by the legislators who make up the commission that analyzes the issue, confirming that the deadlines were moved several days due to a delay in the discussion. The delay arises […]
Boat with tourists dips in Tortuga Island
A boat with at least ten tourists capsized in the area of Tortuga Island, according to Costa Rican coastguard officials. Diego Brenes, Coast Guard officer, confirmed that a boat was sent to assess the situation. According to official information, the boat would have run out of fuel and hit a reef, but its occupants are […]
Water isolates five tourists and their guide in San Carlos
Five Belgian tourists and their tourist guide were isolated in the waterfall La Fortuna, in San Carlos de Alajuela, due to an increase in the waters. The foreigners are safe now. The emergency was reported at 2:02 p.m. this Thursday and by 2:10 p.m. the Fire Department was already trying to rescue them. The tourists […]
Government appoints former vice president as ambassador in Spain
The former vice president of the last administration, Ana Helena Chacón Echeverría, is the new Costa Rican ambassador to Spain, as confirmed by the Presidency on Wednesday. Chacón replaces Doris Osterlof, who was dismissed on June 30th. The new ambassador joins the list of political appointments of this government, because despite having studies in International […]