In the last few hours, the 911 Emergency Service has received more than 8,700 reports of damages due to Tropical Storm Nate. Users have reported impacts in various parts of the national territory. Among them, 231 have to do with landslides, 27 with strong winds and 2 with waves. In addition, 115 requests for inspections […]
Nate took power away in 85 area of the country
The National Power and Light Company (CNFL) announced that there are 85 communities without power due to the effects caused by the rains that Tropical Storm Nate is generating in Costa Rican territory. Areas of San José, Alajuela and Heredia have no power service at the moment, although the company’s crews are already taking care […]
Campaign to save tapirs from road death
Several public institutions, communities and the Nai Conservation organization came together to set up road signs and launch a campaign to prevent tapirs from dying on the road. The signs were placed on the South Interamerican Highway. The passage of vehicles by this route is the greatest threat to the tapirs, specifically in the area […]
Patricia Mora: The President has turned a blind eye on the cementazo
Patricia Mora, who is part of the commission investigating the irregular loans granted by the Bank of Costa Rica, said that President Luis Guillermo Solís did not comply with all that he promised when he assumed the administration of the Executive power in 2014. According to the legislator, one of the sins committed by Solís […]
Ecological Blue Flag opens category for “Sustainable Construction”
The Blue Flag Ecological Program (PBAE) created a new category called “Sustainable Construction”, which aims to motivate and recognize architectural, engineering and construction projects that reduce the effects of climate change. In addition, those who contribute to the Sustainable Development Objectives (ODS) promulgated by the UN, which Costa Rica has assumed as part of the […]
Mexico Hospital urgently needs blood donors
The Blood Bank of the Mexican Hospital is making an emergency call because it requires donors of blood of any type. The Blood Bank of this hospital has a significant lack of the vital liquid and according to Dr. Jacqueline Duque, head of the service, they are on the verge of suspending surgeries in the […]