Following the authorization given in December by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal for the collection of signatures to allow a referendum to convene a Constituent National Assembly, the group New Constitution Costa Rica began the process of collection. The target is 170 thousand signatures, representing 5% of the Costa Rican electoral register, which would allow the […]
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Profitability of pension funds had a downward trend at the end of 2016
The profitability of the Compulsory Pension Scheme (ROPC) saw the end of the year with a downward trend, according to figures published by the Superintendence of Pensions (SUPEN). According to statistics of last November, six funds managed by pension operators in the country showed a downward trend since April and remained the same for the […]
Bigotes ride Competition will also address mental health
This year, the second edition of “Bigotes Ride” will look for more that fun and competition. As part of the activities, the organizers expect to deliver a message about how to care for your mental health. This time, members of the Department of Mental Health from the Ministry of Health will participate and promote lifestyle […]
What does the green alert due to ashfall mean?
Given the constant ashfall emanating from Turrialba Volcano, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert in the Central Valley of the country. What does this mean? The green alert is for information only and it’s declared when a phenomenon, in this case the emanation and ash, could affect or endanger the population of […]
A man stated that his partner wasn’t assisted for not having insurance
Carlos Artavia assures that he went to the Jiménez Núñez Clinic with his partner Miguel: he needed medical care because he felt he was drowning. Miguel’s health has been affected, with an apparent respiratory infection, but, as he denounced, he was not assisted. According to Carlos, his partner is asthmatic, epileptic and the infection continues, […]
Route 27 will have a reversible lane every Sunday of January
The route 27 will have a reversible lane every Sunday in January. The measure will apply between Pozón and Ciudad Colón. The decision aims to facilitate the return of vacationers who remained outside the capital and who take advantage of the weekends for short trips. The operation will be between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., […]