Thousands of Venezuelans crossed to Colombia in search of food (butter, rice, oil, milk, among others), toiletries, medicines and other products that are not found in Venezuelan territory. The massive mobilization is a consequence of the border’s reopening: Venezuelan government had closed it 11 months ago. People went to Cúcuta, a bordering, Colombian city, through […]
Sweet chili exports to the US have increased
Since 2012, Sweet chili exports to the US have increased. While in that year 776,000 kilos were exported, in 2015 that number rose up to 1,592,000 kilos. The United States decided to import Costa Rican chili if it was produced under protected environment (greenhouse conditions). The State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) is responsible for the phytosanitary […]
Within two years, Costa Rica could eliminate the birth of children with AIDS
Doctor Gloria Tewers, CCSS’sexually transmitted disease specialist, explained that within two years, Costa Rica could eliminate the birth of children with AIDS. In 2014, the CCSS started a strict strategy of prenatal controls, which require all pregnant women to take HIV and syphilis tests. These measures have allowed the country to comply with a directive […]
New law would protect water sources
In the coming days, members of the Parliament will vote the new Water Bill and in case of approval, people who damage water sources must pay penalties, fix their mistakes and compensate the affected ones. On national broadcast, president of AYA (Aqueducts and Sewage system), Yamileth Astorga, minister of agriculture, Felipe Arauz and minister of […]
Immigrants are entering Costa Rica through Panama border
The Ministry of Security affirmed that, according to unofficial information, Panamanian authorities are allowing African immigrants to cross to Costa Rican territory. This is a wake-up call due to the vulnerability that exists, especially on Panamanian side. Irregular immigrants are crossing the border without any regulation, expressed the Ministry’s press office. People without legal documents […]
“Pura vida” in the sky
The traditional, Costa Rican phrase ‘Pura Vida’ will reach the sky. The new, Costa Rican, domestic airline, Air Costa Rica, decided to use the phrase to stamp it on the sides of the four planes that will start operations this year. The first aircraft that will have the phrase is the Boeing 737-300 with a […]