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espite threats of obstruction, Alvarado promises therapeutic abortion this year

October 2, 2019 by Staff News Writer

President Carlos Alvarado confirmed that he will sign the document despite threats of obstruction of the legislative agenda by 14 legislators who oppose therapeutic abortion. The President sent a message to the legislators of five legislative fractions that insisted on not signing the technical norm. The congressmen said that the president cannot go beyond his […]

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Greta Thunberg is invited to Costa Rica

October 2, 2019 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) invited activist Greta Thunberg to visit the country in the framework of PreCOP 25. The information was confirmed by Minister Carlos Manuel Rodríguez. The pre-COP25 activity will take place in the country on October 8th, prior to the main event in Chile. We made an invitation through her […]

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President asked two ministers about inaccuracies in speech at the Climate Summit

October 2, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Last week, President Carlos Alvarado gave a speech to world leaders and the international community wich contained inaccuracies. At a time when his government seeks to attack the dissemination of false and inaccurate information, the President demanded explanations from the Minister of Environment, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, and the communication chief, Nancy Marín, for the mistakes […]

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Terramall shooting leaves two seriously injured

September 30, 2019 by Staff News Writer

A shooting in Terramall’s parking lot in La Unión left two people seriously injured. The shooting occurred at 1:43 pm this Sunday. According to the Red Cross report, the injured, a man and a woman, were transferred in delicate condition to the Calderón Guardia hospital. The cause of the firearm attack in the mall parking […]

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the country

September 30, 2019 by Staff News Writer

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 29% of deaths in our country are a result of cardiovascular disease, makin it the main cause of death. Stress, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and diabetes are some of the factors that increase the risk of heart problems. September 29th marked the World Heart Day, which […]

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Child molester arrested in Guanacaste

September 30, 2019 by Staff News Writer

A man named Palma was arrested by the police during a patrol operation after being fugitive from justice for the crime of sexual abuse against a minor, in the sector of La Cruz, Guanacaste. This was communicated by the Press Office of the Ministry of Public Security (MSP). According to MSP, Palma had an arrest […]

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