Students from the Costa Rican Technological Institute (TEC) are looking for a faster and cheaper process to manufacture prostheses in the country. They are looking towards 3D printing and the use of innovative materials. With this, ERGOTEC specialists claim that the knee –or below- amputees get their lives back as quickly and easily as possible. […]
Illegal garbage dump in front of landfill
As incredibly as it sounds, the residents of La Carpio in Uruca must deal with a new problem in their community: a giant, smelly clandestine garbage dump. Since last year, some people began to use a vacant in front of the Environmental Park from the company Ebi as a garbage dump. Rubble, old tires, dead […]
Discover the most hidden and beautiful corners of San José
One December morning, walking outdoors between buildings declared as historical heritage, a cafeteria, good coffee and tasting… Sounds familiar? Because that is the menu prepared by the collective Chepe Cletas for next Saturday. The activity seeks visitors to see a San José they rarely see. We will visit places like the Central Market, a traditional […]
Legislator presents project to defend policyholders
Legislator Mario Redondo, from the Christian Democratic Alliance, introduced a bill that seeks to defend users of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). According to the legislator, the proposal seeks to give a voice to policyholders because it would place a representative of the health boards and a representative from other policyholders’ associations on […]
Speed in process urges Costa Ricans to ask for marriage annulment
Last September, Pope Francis introduced a series of changes in the canonical process for marriage annulment. Among the things he asked for were speed in the processes and that they were totally free. In Costa Rica, these changes have led to more people applying for annulment. Alejandro Jiménez, Judicial Vicar of the Ecclesiastical Court, explained […]
Turrialba Volcano has not produced ash for 3 weeks
Turrialba Volcano has not emanated ash since November 13th, but it has maintained a constant emission of gas and steam. Eliécer Duarte, expert from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), said the activity of the colossus has fallen compared to previous months, but that does not mean it is dormant. What has […]