The number of pregnant women infected with Zika virus continues to increase in the country. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health confirmed that 17 pregnant women were bitten by mosquito Aedes aegypti. Last week 15 cases were recorded. Some days ago, the Ministry of Health delivered kits to pregnant women from cantons where most zica […]
Francisca “Pancha” Carrasco Jiménez, a national heroine
This weekend several cultural activities will be held to commemorate the life of Francisca “Pancha” Carrasco Jiménez, peasant and Costa Rica’s first woman in the military. Carrasco is most famous for joining the defending forces at the Battle of Rivas in 1856. She was declared “Patriotic Freedom Defender” and a “National Heroine.” She was born […]
President Luis Guillermo Solis’ responses were tied
President Luis Guillermo Solis’ responses were tied. His performance is rated as good in the taxi drivers’ demonstrations, but it is rated as bad during Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) workers’ strike. Both situations were analyzed by political experts. Political scientist Francisco Barahona said that the president’s decision of not receiving ICE protesters and mediators, […]
Forest ranger was sentenced to 12 years in prison
Steller Mauricio Fallas, forest ranger from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), will serve a 12-year sentence for attempted murder. The official was convicted on August 28th, 2015. His case dates back to September, 18th, 2009. That day, a man surnamed Castro was looking for turtle eggs, which is an illegal activity. While doing […]
Teen moms are increasing in Costa Rica
The statistics are alarming. In Costa Rica, 34 women aged 12 years old to 17 years old are becoming mothers. It represents 13% of births in the country. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), in 2014, 12,508 children from teen moms were born worldwide. As a result, the current government will […]
Consequences of the taxi drivers’ strike
78 people under arrest and suspension of concessions have been the consequences of the taxi drivers’ strike. Nails, ski masks and other artifacts were seized by police during the taxi drivers’ public demonstrations on Tuesday. Gustavo Mata, Minister of Public Security, confirmed that the Ministry will not tone down their actions. There are about 78 […]