According to the Costa Rican Fire Department electrical failures were the main cause of structural fires last year, accounting for 34% of the fire-related emergencies. 2016 ended with 1,064 fires that killed 18 people, whereas in the first 8 days of this year there are already 17 registered emergencies and one deceased person. The other […]
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Santo Domingo municipality wants to transfer Inbioparque facilities
President of the City Council of Santo Domingo Tomás Azofeifa Villalobos announced there is an agreement that aims to transfer Inbioparque facilities to become the first multi-institutional center of the province of Heredia. He guarantees that he counts on the support of political parties and, according to him, representatives from those parties are worried about […]
An American consular official was shot in Mexico
The Mexican Attorney General and US authorities reported that an American consular official was shot in Guadalajara. They are offering $ 20,000 for the capture of the assailant. According to a video on the Facebook page of the diplomatic delegation, the attack occurred at around 6:20 pm (local time) on January 6th, outside a small […]
Are you a therapist or special education expert? Foundation needs volunteers
There are many ways to support people who really need it. Donating time and passion is one of them. Therefore, if you are physical or occupational therapist, an expert in speech therapy or special education, there is a foundation that needs your help to oversee the welfare and development of children and adolescents with disabilities. […]
₵3 billion have been invested in emergency care
Until January 7th, Hurricane Otto has cost the country 3 billion colones, according to the latest report of the Presidential Commissioner for reconstruction. That money was divided into one billion colones in the first response to the onslaught of the hurricane and 2 billion more invested for humanitarian aid, as well as enabling and cleaning […]
Campaign aims to rescue community center
By participating in courses and trainings, dozens of children from Bajo Los Anonos at social risk find a way to see life with optimism, empowered with the desire to fight, learn and move forward. However, the community center where these dreams are formed, could be closed. The house where the community center Lifting Hands Foundation […]