Vamos is a new political party that aims to decriminalize and regulate marijuana in Costa Rica, as declared its president, Margarita Salas. The provincial party is from San José and it will also fight for same-sex marriage and induced termination of pregnancy (abortion). We believe that women own their bodies, declared Salas. Salas explained that […]
The CCSS aims to determine if cancer is related to genes
From 5% to 10% of cancer cases seem to be hereditary. Based on this, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) aims to detect whether the appearance of this disease is related to genes or to prevent that the disease affects other family members. Some years ago, Angelina Jolie underwent a series of procedures in […]
There is a driver under the influence of alcohol in every seven people
From January to September, 2,439 out of 17,262 alcohol tests conducted in drivers were positive. This figure means that there is a driver under the influence of alcohol for every seven tests performed. 14% of people who are subject to the breathalyzer, a device used to see if the person has consumed alcohol and to […]
The basic borrowing rate declined again: it’s 4.55%
According to data published by the Central Bank of Costa Rica on its website, the basic borrowing rate continues declining: it is now 4.55%. This situation was influenced by a decrease in rates duly paid by private banks, mutuals and cooperatives. According to Luis Diego Herrera, an economist at Grupo Financiero Acobo, the downward trend […]
Fallen trees and subsidence blocked some roads
A fallen tree affected the road between Atenas and La Garita de Alajuela on October 19th and made it impossible to go through it. The road is blocked in both ways. In addition, another tree fell on a house in Santa Ana Piedades. the Fire Department reported that noone was affected. Furthermore, Route 239 between […]
Ambassador Carreras was reprimanded due to a Facebook post
The Foreign Ministry, through its Foreign Service, made a wake-up call to Ambassador of Costa Rica to Cuba Rodrigo Carreras due to a post he made in his Facebook page: he gave a personal opinion on a decision regarding Mexico. On October 14th, the ambassador criticized Mexicans’ decision to support UNESCO resolution: the organization declared […]