The Committee on Youth, Children and Adolescents from the Legislative Assembly proposed a bill that punishes with 8 years of imprisonment owners whose dogs kill people due to negligence. This is an amendment to article 117 from the Criminal Code, which aims to especially protect minors against the numerous violent animals’ attacks. The initiative was presented […]
5 men were arrested in San Diego de Tres Ríos
In a police operation, 5 men were arrested in San Diego de Tres Ríos. The subjects were members of a gang that had committed multiple crimes in the area, including assault with guns. During the raids, police found objects that had been reported as stolen. They also confiscated cellphones, compressed marijuana, melee weapons, hand guns, […]
San Juan de Dios Hospital has a new equipment to provide a timely diagnosis of breast cancer
A new unit was installed in San Juan de Dios Hospital. It aims to reduce tests’ waiting period and to provide a more timely diagnosis of breast cancer. Only in 2015, this medical center reported 306 new cases of breast cancer, but in 70% of the cases, early diagnoses were conducted. This reflects that women […]
Suggestions if there is an ash fall
Turrialba’s volcanic activity is decreasing, but people must be prepared. Breathing ashes is a great risk for your health. Therefore, according to several experts, the best thing people can do is to avoid full exposure to volcanic ash. Pulmonologist Mario Sibaja from San Juan de Dios Hospital said the ash mainly affects the respiratory tract, […]
A man was arrested for diffusing pornography
Swiss police alerted authorities from the Judicial Investigation Agency about an IP address, registered in Costa Rica, that was diffusing child pornography. As consequence, agents from the Department of Crimes against Physical Integrity and Human Trafficking from the Judicial Investigation Agency raided two houses located in Los Corales I sector. A 37-year-old man was arrested […]
According to Mitofsky, just 10% of public opinion approves Solís’ administration
According to a study conducted by Mexican firm Consulta Mitofsky, just 10% of public opinion approves President Luis Guillermo Solís’ management. Costa Ricans have been reluctant to the president’s actions since 2014. Criticism has been constant and that is reflected in the polls. Mitofsky made the presidents’ ranking after a compilation of surveys from different […]