The Legislature passed a bill that aims to prevent and establish corrective measures against bullying. The initiative, promoted by legislators Fabricio Alvarado, from Restauración Nacional, and William Alvarado, from Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), was approved by the Comisión con Potestad Legislativa Plena Primera (the Commission with legislative Power). The new law aims to guarantee […]
Solís is tired of discussing with legislators
The Legislature has strongly criticized Luis Guillermo Solís’ government. It has mainly refered to the bill against tax fraud that is being discussed in Parliament and it has also criticized the Ministry of Finance. Phrases like “the government is shameless, it is disgusting,” issued by legislator Rosibel Ramos weren’t answerd by the president, who only […]
Switzerland, Argentina, Thailand and Holland appointed their new ambassadors to Costa Rica
Switzerland, Argentina, Thailand and Holland appointed their new ambassadors to Costa Rica. President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís and Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel González received the credentials from each of the new diplomats. Ambassador of Switzerland Mirko Giulietti studied Economics and Social Sciences with a specialty in geography from the University of Geneva. […]
Police is helping indigenous areas
A group of officers from the Drug Control Police (PCD) put aside their work against drug trafficking and decided to work with different indigenous areas, where they have eradicated marijuana fields. Clothing, food and medical care are part of the contributions that the Public Force has committed to donate since 2006. On the last tour, 197 […]
FA disagrees with Rousseff’s deposition: “it was an attack against the people and the nation”
Although president Dilma Rousseff was removed from office for violating the Brazilian Constitution, members of Frente Amplio disagree with the decision because they believe it was a political trial. Lawmakers of that political party placed a banner in front of their seats in the plenary, by which they announced their criticism. The sign said: “Senators’ decision […]
SENASA detected a buffalo with paralytic rabies
The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) detected a buffalo with paralytic rabies on a farm in Coto Brus, Puntarenas. Despite being a single case, it drew the attention of the authorities, because it is the first case in these animals. It took place in La Bruja village, 5 kilometers away from the farm where the third […]