After Hurricane Otto hit Upala, many families were affected by the lack of food, including sugar. Therefore, the Agricultural, Industrial Cane League (LAICA) donated 8,400 kilos of sugar to neighboring areas. The first donation was 5,400 kilos, it was sent immediately after the hurricane. On December 14th, 3,000 kilos were sent. In addition, the group […]
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Rust is a growing threat in coffee trees
Due to an unusual increase in rainfall and hours of dew on coffee trees in the last three weeks, rust is a growing threat in all coffe areas of the country. The risk is high in farms or lots with susceptible varieties where the 50-60 day protection period, offered by systemic fungicides for chemical control, […]
It is possible to go sightseeing in Costa Rica! just follow these tips!
Sightseeing is possible! Whether it is a fast or short trip, it should be helpful and you should enjoy it the most, so it is important to clarify some aspects. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute, through its “Vamos a turistear” campaign, made a list of tips that any traveler should know and put into practice: […]
The Ministry of Health will celebrate life! Join the Light Festival!
The Ministry of Health will celebrate life with its float at the Light Festival to be held on December 17th at 6 pm. “Say yes to life, say no to tobacco” will be the float slogan. It will pass by through the main roads of Paseo Colón and Avenida Segunda. The float will measure 9 […]
According to Benavides Rivera, ‘ant smuggling’ is affecting Costa Rican market
Hundreds of tons of fruits and seasonal vegetables are entering Costa Rica from Panama through the so called “ant smuggling”.These products come without sanitary permits, without paying taxes, cheaper and with diseases and they are sold in markets, stores and by hawkers. This is denounced by Randall Benavides Rivera, president of the Chamber of Exporters […]
INDER: “we had to pay more than 7,200 million colones due to our former director”
The Rural Development Institute (INDER) reported its legal former director to the Public Ministry due to his apparent negligence and omission in trials where the company had to pay more than 7,200 million colones for expropriations to 12 property owners, located in indigenous territories. It is a former official surnamed Garcia who, apparently, didn’t have […]