The Health Ministry is investigating the link between Zika virus and a newborn with microcephaly, according a to a report released on Thursday afternoon. This will be the first case of a child born with microcephaly caused by Zika in Costa Rica and in Central America. The mother of the baby entered Costa Rica on […]
Parties propose a shortcut to bills on evasion and luxury pensions
In the standoff for finding the best solution to fiscal problems, the leftwing ‘Frente Amplio” party and the center-left “Partido de Acción Ciudadana” joined to call other political blocs to agree minimum conditions regarding seven bills. The agreement proposal would apply shortened procedures to seven bills, among these, the draft legislation to strengthen fight against […]
Three major hospitals with CT scans out of order
The intensive use for many years has finally taken a toll on the CT scans of three of the main national hospitals: México, San Juan de Dios y Calderón de la Guardia. These malfunctions have triggered a crisis in the social security system (CCSS), which is considering buying services to third parties and resorting to […]
Rice growers insist to the Goverment on declaring product shortage
About 150 rice produces gathered at a Sabana tennis club for their 12th National Congress requested the Government to declare a shortage on the cereal. This will allow to have a more competitive price for the sector and still will be lower than in the international markets, according to Minor Barboza Esquivel, executive director. He […]
Chancellor defends free movement for African migrants
The chancellor Manuel González denied that the decision to allow free movement to more than 380 African migrants isn’t an easy way out of the problem nor they’re encouraging illegal crossings toward Nicaragua, one of the stops migrants make on their journey to the U.S. “We aren’t turning a blind eye. We’re simply going through […]
37 Americans will work within Costa Rican communities
In an event held at the U.S. embassador residence in Costa Rica 37 volunteers were introduced, who will provide help by teaching English and working on development projects over the coming two years. The U.S. embassador in Costa Rica, Haney Fitzgerald, said that the volunteers will have exciting experiences that foster community development. The volunteers come from all over […]