Simón Park Foundation Administration (FUNDAZOO) defended itself after a resolution of the Supreme Court of Justice that started the controversy between this entity and the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). Last Friday, MINAE announced that the ruling of the First Chamber requires Fundazoo to adjust to a modern vision of wildlife conservation, through changes […]
It’s Valentine’s Day: do you have the perfect gift?
Today is Valentine’s Day, a celebration that for a long time has become the perfect date to surprise the loved one with gifts and celebrations. While traditional details such as cards, flowers and chocolates have been the protagonists of this celebration, more and more people want to surprise their partner with useful and untraditional gifts. […]
If you crash the train, you could lose your driver’s license
A reform to the Traffic Law aims to remove the driver license to those who crash the train. The initiative was proposed by legislator Rafael Ortiz. According to the proposal, the driver would accumulate 12 points when he/she disrespects the stop sign and collides with the train or one of its wagons. The total accumulation […]
Police officers are fully equipped!
The equipment purchased by the Traffic Police includes sound level meters, diesel and gas analyzers, video cameras, as well as laser radars, hand helds and motorcycles. This aims to cope with their control, regulation and surveillance tasks on the road. In the case of the sound level meters (20 units) and the diesel and gas […]
Masís: “free competition is not real”
While some consider that opening RECOPE monopoly will be a relief to public spending, investment and improvement of prices as well as service, the Fuel Business Chamber considers that it is a false promise . As explained by its executive director, José Miguel Masís, even though the concept of free competition is attractive, in practice […]
Diabetes: a great threat to the country
Diabetes is an increasing evil in the country: it is affecting 12.8% of the Costa Rican population. Studies conducted by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) indicate that this disease grew by 2% between 2010 and 2014, increasing in that time to about 60.000 more diabetics. Part of the worrying thing is that out […]