The new peace deal between the government of Colombia and the FARC, which will be signed on November 24th, was renegotiated to include opposition proposals. The original pact was rejected in an electoral process. Here are some of the modifications included in the new deal: -To the Congress: The first deal, signed on September 26th […]
The CNE delivered 400 packages of food and drinking water to native communities from Ngäbe
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) delivered 400 packages of food and drinking water to native communities from Ngäbe, in Comte Burica. With the help of a truck from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute, the supplies were delivered in Alto Conte. Then, food and other supplies were carried on horseback to villages from Progreso, Alto Buqueri, […]
Juan Santamaría Airport is open
Juan Santamaría Airport remains open, but Aeris company does not rule out long delays in flights. The recommendation is that users should contact their airlines to know the status of their flights. Delays in operations and flight cancellations are not ruled out due to the meteorological conditions, consequences of Hurricane Otto, declared Silvia Chaves, Aeris […]
Hospitals and Ebais will work together to help adolescent women
Hospitals in the south of the country and Limón will reinforce coordination with the primary, care level in order to detect and address, in a timely manner, adolescent women with obstetrical risk or the possibility of acquiring a sexually-transmitted disease. They will work within the framework of Salud Mesoamérica Initiative, whose first phase started in […]
Apples, pears and grapes could be scarce
Commercially, the first effect of Hurricane Otto will be seen in the import of perishable food products, especially apples, pears and grapes. During this time of the year, these products register an increase in the demand for being traditionally consumed in the school and familiar celebrations, as well as during the Christmas season According to […]
The Red Cross is helping people affected by storm Otto and so can you!
If you want to donate non-perishable food and clothing for those affected by Tropical Storm Otto, you can do so at any committee of the Red Cross. Walter Fonseca, head of Operations from the National Emergency Commission (CNE), declared that canned products, long-term milk, diapers, personal hygiene products and clothing in good condition for all […]