Roosevelt Square, in San Pedro, is the first accessible play area for children with some kind of disability. Mayor of Montes de Oca Marcel Soler shared in his official Facebook page the pictures of the new space that they hope will be of great benefit to all the residents of the canton. Soler said that […]
Trans activist: “the most important thing is to work for an inclusive society”
22-year-old Victoria Rovira was born as a man, but she didn’t identify with that gender. After many years of struggling and learning how to know herself, she became a “trans” activist. She was a victim of rape and faces discrimination almost every day: from those who think she is a sex worker to those who […]
Neighbors of Pérez Zeledón demonstrated against Hydroelectric Project
Neighbors from several communities in the district of San Pedro de Pérez Zeledón, blocked the community bridge on December 10th. Geiner Gamboa, a neighbor and communal leader, explained that they are against San Rafael Hydroelectric Project in their community. Gamboa stated that there is an environmental feasibility document that ensures that the neighbors are in […]
Several Members of the Government’s Cabinet have quit
The resignation of deputy Minister of Labor, Harold Villegas, was the latest in a long list of departures from cabinet members from Luis Guillermo Solis’ administration. With Villegas, there are already 21 officials who left, taking into account only ministers and deputy ministers. After two and a half years, most of the departures have followed […]
Boyeros paraded through the center of San José
Between 150 and 200 oxen yokes crossed the streets starting on Paseo Colón, through the Second Avenue and arrived to Plaza de la Democracia. Dozens of people enjoyed the animal parade. The children were the ones who enjoyed it the most. There were also buffaloes, and even goats that stole the show. The parade celebrates […]
Palmares’ inhabitants will have access to the Municipality’s web
On December 12th, the residents of Palmares, in Alajuela, will have the Municipality in their cell phone or computers. A digital platform is looking to expose the transparency of local government and to offer users a space for citizen participation and accountability. The tools to make citizen reports, open data and all the plans of […]