The text that sought to legalize strikes in essential services was rejected on Monday by a large majority of the legislators that make up the special commission that processes that bill. Of the seven congressmen who make up the legislative body, six voted against the initiative: Carlos Ricardo Benavides and Yorleni León, from the National […]
Strong winds wreaked havoc on Cartago
Strong winds wreaked havoc in several areas of Cartago on Sunday. Leonel Jiménez, supervisor of the Fire Department reported that received alerts for falling trees and affected power lines in various parts of the province. Several houses lost the roof after the strong winds and the neighbors of Capellades, Pacayas, Oreamuno and Quircot were the […]
This is why Costa Rica is the most relaxing destination in the world
The American international magazine CEOWorld, aimed at the high-ranking corporate public, said that Costa Rica has stood out as the most relaxing destination in the world for 2019. As indicated in the Happiness Index of the study, some of the reasons that led Costa Rica to obtain this position are the characteristics of peace and […]
Citizen group marched against unions
No more blockages, no more school closures, no more luxury salary incentives and no more cancellation of health services because of union strikes. These are some of the requests of a citizen group that demonstrated in San José on Sunday morning. They left at about 10:30 am from Parque La Merced towards the Park of […]
Nicaraguan mayor whose life was threatened took refuge in the country
The mayor of the Mulukukú region, Apolonio Fargas, fled Nicaragua because of the siege and death threats against him and took refuge in Costa Rica, according to the media 100% News. The politician announced that he will file a complaint in San José against the Sandinista Police, accusing them of the siege and death threats […]
Volunteers planted 84 trees in La Sabana
On August 24th, more than 200 people participated in the 53rd volunteer day for the rearborization project Una Nueva Sabana. Participants planted 84 new trees in the southwest sector of the metropolitan park, of various native species such as: Cocobolo, Targuá, Papaturro, Guanacaste, Güitite, among others. Volunteering has been a key factor in the success […]