Public Force officers arrested 14 subjects with arrest warrants for several crimes, including rape and aggravated theft. Among these criminals, there is a person named Vásquez, wanted for a rape allegedly committed in Liberia, Guanacaste. A Nicaraguan man named Centeno was also arrested for having three charges for aggravated theft. He was caught while walking […]
Syncytial virus cases are increasing
The number of hospitalized children suffering from syncytial virus is increasing. On July 11th, Olga Arguedas, HNN’s director, explained that there are 117 children in the emergency area, however, 17 of them remain in critical condition. Arguedas insisted that parents should not take their children to HNN if they present different symptoms, so that, children […]
An expansion will improve La Cruz health center services
Near 21 thousand people, who live in La Cruz in Guanacaste, will benefit from the health center’s service expansion. This expansion is due to workplace and traffic accidents in the area. According to the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS), emergency service consultations have increased because of the great amount of foreigners that have arrived […]
8% of GDP for education
Despite the high fiscal deficit, Costa Rican president Luis Guillermo Solís wishes to fulfill his promise: to allocate 8% of the gross domestic product (GDP) to education during 2017. I, as a teacher, won’t lower the education budget. I will always fight for education resources, stated Solís. However, the fiscal situation continues to deteriorate and, […]
180 Costa Rican companies in Europe
Three years ago, Costa Rica decided to sign the Association Agreement with the European Union (EU). 180 new, Costa Rican companies took the chance and now, they are in many European countries. However, even though new companies entered to compete, the country’s exports did not grow: they went from $ 2,034 million dollars to $ […]
Anita: another victim of animal abuse
5-month Anita lived a great cruelty and it is a recent victim of animal abuse: she was Ill-fed, scalded with boiling water and burnt with cigar butts. The unfortunate event was known on Sunday in Pérez Zeledón. According to Aprovida association, it is one of the cruelest cases in recent months. Its health is critical. […]