The Electoral Tribunal ruled out electronic voting for the 2018 elections due to a lack of budget. This is stated in a resolution from TSE magistrates, dated November 15th, in which a report from the Electoral Register and the Director of Technology strategy is presented. The document was issued in July and authorities believe that […]
Seismic signal increases in Turrialba volcano
According to the latest data from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) there is an increase in the amplitude of the seismic signal in the station near the top of Turrialaba Volcano. The specialists from OVSICORI say the tremor signal has is 10 times stronger than on Friday. Of course, they also […]
Dengue vaccines require prescription
The Ministry of Health reported that all types of vaccines require a prescription. Which also applies for dengue vaccine that is already available in private pharmacies nationwide. It is compulsory for anyone who wants to be vaccinated to visit a doctor for authorization, because there are absolute and relative contraindications for it. All persons under […]
CCSS was asked to clarify future of the transplant program
Legislator Gerardo Vargas Varela from Frente Amplio asked the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to clarify the future of the liver transplant and liver surgery unit, after meeting with a group of patients and family members, who expressed their concern about the possible closure of the program. The lawmaker declared that the complainants believe […]
The fishing hook anchored in Isla del Coco
Illegal fishermen see Cocos Island as a delicious feast, and they insist on eating even though it is a forbidden delicacy. The protected area has been stalked for years by activities such as illegal fishing or drug trafficking. However, one of the worst massacres happened on November 8th, when eight sharks were found dead from […]
Project that punishes animal abuse will go back to the Constitutional Court
The bill that punishes animal abuse with jail will be analyzed for the second time by the Constitutional Court. This was confirmed by legislator Otto Guevara, head of fraction of the Libertarian Movement, who indicated that the consultation is part of a political agreement to allow them to vote again in the first reading. In […]