Last September, a toddler choked to death on a seed of mamón (Melicoccus bijugatus) and now, a nine-year-old girl is in critical conditions for the same reason. Therefore, the National Children’s Hospital (HNN) asked not to give fruits with this type of seed to children. Carlos Jiménez, deputy director of the medical center, said it […]
Costa Rican Construction Company among the top 20 in the region
The Costa Rican company Constructora Meco ranks 18 of the 50 largest construction companies in the Latin American region. The ranking is based on gross sales revenue and is supplemented by data available in stock markets and superintendents, audited accounts, corporate statements and respected expert organizations in the field. Meco is the only Costa Rican […]
Residents of Santa Ana avoid tragedy
With garbage tins and cones, neighbors of downtown Santa Ana prevented several cars and motorcycles from felling into a big hole that opened on the street in front of Plaza Caralco. According to Carlos Araya, he and other neighbors watched a bulge forming in the road. At 9:30 a.m. I told the others that something […]
Works from the Prado Museum will be exhibited in Chinatown
A selection of photographic reproductions of the main works of Prado Museum, in Spain, will be exhibited in Chinatown, in the heart of San José, from next October 21st. The Museo Nacional del Prado, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development (AECID) and the Municipality of San José indicated that they will see a […]
Road closures for demarcation of Montecillos, Alajuela
On October 11th, Traffic Engineering will paint demarcation lines in Montecillos, Alajuela between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., which will translate into a forced road closure of 30 minutes. The work will focus on demarcating the yellow center line and closures are necessary due to the conditions of vehicular volume of the area and the […]
The Ombudsman supports law to prevent improper relations
The Ombudsman supports the bill that prohibits and penalizes improper relationships. Therefore, the official sent a report to the Constitutional Court, requesting the dismissal of the motions submitted against the initiative. The bill was approved in the first reading and it was sent to consultation before the Constitutional Court because 12 lawmakers believe it could […]