Residents from La Cruz de Guanacaste created the Committee for Community Safety in Irving, a quarte of this area. They were prepared by officers from the Preventive Programs of the security forces. This training strengthens Police-Community relationships in order to prevent crime. In the first six months of this year, the security forces in Guanacaste […]
An italian trafficker was evading authorities in Costa Rica
Danilo de Bonis, an Italian linked to a murder and drug trafficking in his country, was arrested in Costa Rica, after more than three years on the run. He moved to Costa Rican territory to escape from Italian authorities. De Bonis was wanted due to Salvatore Ramponi’s death in 2011. The victim died when one […]
The CCSS confirmed shortages in chemotherapy treatment
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) confirmed that, up to October 6th, it didn’t have two drugs used to treat cancer patients, as reported by the National Association of Life’s Second Chances (ANASOVI). According to Dinorah Garro, CCSS logistics manager, the institution bought both medicines in a timely manner, however, both were rejected by […]
3 changes in your life style that could prevent breast cancer
Specialists from the American Institute of Cancer Research, located in the United States, estimate that women could prevent about a third of cases of breast cancer with 3 changes in their lifestyles. Alice Bender, director of the nutrition programs from the Institute, explained that these three changes are: weight control, exercise and a reduction in […]
Legislator Díaz proposed to reduce FEES budget
Legislator Natalia Díaz, from Movimiento Libertario, proposed to reduce resources from the Special Fund for Higher Education (FEES), which is 28 billion colones out of the National Budget 2017, and move them to the Ministry of Public Security. The legislator announced that she will present a motion in that regard to the budget draft, which […]
Viva Café Festival will focus on young people
On October 22nd and October 23rd, Viva Cafe Festival will be take place at the National Stadium in La Sabana. This festival will focus on young people. The activity is organized by the Chamber of Coffee Roasters and the Costa Rican Coffee Association and it wants to promote a creative party for coffee lovers. More […]