Costa Rica has become a sought-after country for immigrants. This is reflected in the refuge applications received in 2017, which reached 2,582 in May. However, so far only 108 have been approved, representing a little more than 13%. In addition, 669 applications have been denied. The rest is still under analysis by the authorities. The […]
50% of traffic lights will run on solar power this year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport through the General Direction of Traffic Engineering, makes progress in the process to intervene another 76 traffic lights with photovoltaic systems, so that the systems work with solar power. One million dollars were allocated by COSEVI for the execution of these works. According to the engineer Diego Rugama, […]
Five kilos of cocaine were confiscated in southern zone
The Public Force made a drug seizure on Tuesday night. The incident happened in the control point in Sabanillas de Coto Brus, South Zone of the country. In total, 5 kilos of cocaine were confiscated on the spot. In addition, two subjects were placed under arrest on suspicion of drug trafficking. crhoy.com
Legislator demands explanations from Minister of Finance
Rosibel Ramos, legislator from the Christian Social Unity Party (PUSC), asked Finance Minister Helio Fallas for explanations for statements he offered on the extraordinary budget. According to the Social-Christian, Fallas disapproved of the plan of expenses offered in the Commission of Control of Income and Public Expenditure of the Legislative Assembly. Ramos explained that legislator […]
CCSS will have protocol to treat transsexuals in three months
Within three months, an interdisciplinary group of health professionals from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) will have a protocol of therapeutic care for transgender people ready. At the last session of the Board of Directors, it was agreed that the institution will offer hormonal and psychological treatment to transgender people, in order to […]
OAS fails to reach decision on crisis in Venezuela
The OAS chancellors failed once again to agree on a statement on the political crisis that has shaken Venezuela, with 80 days of opposition protests resulting in 74 dead people so far. At a meeting in Cancun, Mexico, on the sidelines of the General Assembly of the organization, the foreign ministers put a new text […]