With 46 votes in favor, the Legislative Assembly approved in second reading a reduction of ¢ 25 billion on the contribution of the State to political parties. The reduction applies to the financing of the presidential campaign of 2018 and 2020 municipal voting. The initiative will reduce the State’s contribution of 0.19% to 0.11% of […]
Former Presidents: “it’s time to act firmly” regarding Venezuela
With a direct letter, former Costa Rican Presidents are asking President Luis Guillermo Solís to take firm actions, through the use of diplomatic tools available, regarding the situation in Venezuela. It is time to act firmly with the instruments to apply the Inter-American Democratic Chart,” said the former Presidents, who ask the Government of Costa […]
Are you at risk of a stroke?
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund reported that, on average, Costa Ricans lose up to 10 years of life because of a stroke. Strokes are the leading cause of death of 3 people per day and 6% result in the deaths of Costa Ricans. Smoking, hypertension, physical inactivity and diabetes are some of the risk […]
Cinchona case: OIJ will present final report in a month
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) will present the results of the investigation conducted on Cinchona’s bus accident case, in which 14 people lost their lives. The report will be submitted to the Public Prosecutor in one month. The event occurred last Thursday when a group of pensioners from the National University were on their way […]
Reform aims to strengthen fight against trafficking
Members of the National Liberation Party (PLN) Antonio Álvarez and Sandra Piszk presented a bill that seeks to strengthen the fight against human trafficking. The initiative aims to reform articles 172 and 189 bis of the Penal Code and Articles 5 and 6 of the Anti-Trafficking of People Law and Establishment of the National Coalition […]
Ombudsman against regulations on pesticides
A new draft regulation aims to replace the current regulation on chemicals. However, the Ombudsman opposes it because she believes it could become a setback in the protection of human health and the environment. For registration and control of pesticides in Costa Rica, part of the changes would be using information of already registered products. […]