56 Cubans who tried to enter Costa Rica from Panama were returned by immigration authorities into Panamanian territory. The islanders were trying to cross Costa Rican to continue their journey to the United States, apparently in an irregular situation. Panama government sent the migrants to the Cáritas Foundation quarter located in the capital while they […]
Sloths are ‘lazy’ because they live in trees
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, studied Costa Ricans sloths and they concluded that their movements and “lazy” lifestyle are related to the adaptation of living in trees. They also studied sloths from other Latin American countries. The research discovered that a diet of leaves and plants has little nutritional value, so that, […]
The project against tax fraud received legislative endorsement
The bill against tax fraud took a step forward this afternoon after being passed by a majority of the Financial Affairs’ Committee members. The initiative was supported by the Legislators from the following political parties: Liberación Nacional (PLN), Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), Acción Ciudadana (PAC), Frente Amplio (FA) y Alianza Demócrata Cristiana (ADC). However, the […]
Forty families received one million colones each
Forty families won the contest “Familias Pura Leche” and received a million colones check from Dos Pinos. They can use the money prize to acquire appliances, furniture and may even settle some debts. To participate, each of the winners used a number printed on UHT milk cartons, and saved the package in order to be […]
Four hospitals are performing surgeries during weekends and evenings
San Juan de Dios Hospital, San Vicente de Paul Hospital in Heredia, Escalante Pradilla Hospital and Ophthalmological Clinic in San José plan to perform 34,730 diagnostic and surgical procedures on weekends and evenings in the coming months. As part of this effort, the Eye Clinic established a program of evening surgeries to assist 2,500 patients from […]
VIVICON: a housing solution for couples and young professional families
In the competitive real estate market, VIVICON stands out as a pioneer. The company has over 45 years of experience, more that 50 successful projects and almost 10.000 finished house solutions. This developing company works strongly focused on the common areas design in order to offer a high quality living experience and a housing model […]