Costa Rica experienced a national holiday and families came together to celebrate, even with their pets, which also went out to vote. Several photographs show dogs accompanying their owners to the polls, with clothes and accessories to support the different candidates. The heat was not an obstacle for the pets to join the celebration. crhoy.com
President of PAC: “Democracy won today”
Marcia González, president of the Citizen Action Party (PAC) said they are hopeful that they received the support of Costa Ricans during the Election Day. According to González, the results that come from different parts of the country place the PAC in a second round. We have had extraordinary support throughout the day but the […]
Civil Aviation cancels suspension of Nature Air and it may fly again
The company Nature Air announced that they already have the endorsement of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) to reactivate operations, following a temporary suspension since January 12th. Through a press release, the company confirmed that the measure was lifted on February 1st. However, flights will resume on the 5th. The suspension was implemented […]
PANI organizes children’s elections for the first time
The National Board of Children (PANI) provides the possibility for children and teenagers to exercise their right to vote on February 2nd. Elections will be held at the 52 local offices and at the Culture Center, located in Barrio Luján from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is the first time that PANI will open […]
New increase in fuel prices
As of February 1st, there is an increase in the price of fuel. Super gasoline increased ₡15, plus 91 ₡13, and diesel ₡21. Therefore, super gas will now cost 626 colones, plus 91 605 colones, and diesel 535 colones, according to RECOPE’s website. The increase approved by ARESEP corresponds to the extraordinary study presented. crhoy.com
Health authorities on alert over measles cases
International alerts on cases of measles, especially in Europe, warned the Costa Rican health authorities that decided to implement an extra vaccination campaign for four weeks in August. Leandra Abarca, coordinator of the Expanded Immunization Program, explained that this is a highly contagious and serious disease transmitted as an infection of the lower respiratory tract. […]