September 27th marks the World Tourism Day and Costa Rica will join the activities. The Gold Museum, the Jade Museum and the National Museum will have free entrance to its facilities . This was announced by the Municipality of San José. Mayor Johnny Araya said that this day is an opportunity to reinforce the many […]
Project seeks to create fund for the conservation of the seas
A bill introduced on Tuesday afternoon will seek to create a fund for the conservation of the Costa Rican seas. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), legislators of the Citizen Action (PAC), National Liberation (PLN) and Frente Amplio parties, as well as the MarViva Foundation. The National Fund to […]
Costa Rica advanced in international ranking of competitiveness
Costa Rica jumped ahead seven places compared to last year and ranked 47th out of 137 countries evaluated. In the region it is positioned as the second most competitive country, after Chile. This is indicated by the Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018, prepared by the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development of Incae Business […]
President calls for resignation of BCR executives who denounced the cementazo
President Luis Guillermo Solís asked the members of the Board of Directors of the BCR, including those who have denounced and investigated the case of the cement, to resign. In announcing the issue, he assured that his government is committed to transparency and that the dismissal of this board will not affect the investigations that […]
Supreme Court decides it won’t request resignation of Attorney General
The magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice desisted from requesting the resignation of Attorney General, Jorge Chavarría Guzmán . This possibility was handled unofficially in the last hours. However, it was discarded after a meeting held Monday, privately. The information was confirmed by Carlos Chinchilla, president of the Supreme Court of Justice. At the […]
Heart disease is increasingly affecting young people
September 29th marks the World Heart Day. The health of this vital organ has been on the cutting edge in recent years and young people are increasingly suffering from diseases that endanger its functioning. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. The main factors that cause heart disease and cerebrovascular diseases […]