Panamanian authorities found a body in an area of Chiriquí and they are sure that it is the remains of 41-year-old Diosila Martínez Villareal, a physical education teacher who disappeared more than 20 days ago. They alleged murderer is the woman’s boyfriend, also a teacher, who has fled the country and is hiding in Costa […]
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Daniel Ortega wants to visit Costa Rica
Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, admitted that relations with Costa Rica have not returned to normal. However, he said that he wants to visit the country and meet president Luis Guillermo Solís. Ortega, who was reelected in November, made these statements during the presentation of credentials of new ambassadors of Costa Rica, Russia and the […]
Season puts lottery vendors in the sight of criminals
December has barely started and 2 lottery vendors have already been victims of crime. This situation has raised concerns in the national authorities, who ask for caution during this holiday season. The first incident occurred in Rio Segundo de Alajuela, when a lottery vendor was shot in an attempted assault. In addition, a man was […]
“Protagonistas Adolescentes”, more than sexual education for teenagers in San Carlos
Behind Dixie and Emilia there is “Protagonistas Adolescentes,” a youth program from San Carlos that goes beyond talking about contraception. We work with young people aged 10 to 15 years old and we discuss several topics, including self-esteem, values, knowing our body, sexuality, contraception, responsible parenthood. We work with children and parents, declared Emilia Bustamante, […]
Downpours will prevail on Tuesday afternoon
The (IMN) National Meteorological Institute predicts rains and heavy downpours during the afternoon of Tuesday, brought about by the humidity from the maritime sectors and warm morning temperatures. That pattern will prevail in the afternoon and early evening hours in the South and Central Pacific. crhoy.com
TEC bets on customized and cheaper prostheses
Students from the Costa Rican Technological Institute (TEC) are looking for a faster and cheaper process to manufacture prostheses in the country. They are looking towards 3D printing and the use of innovative materials. With this, ERGOTEC specialists claim that the knee –or below- amputees get their lives back as quickly and easily as possible. […]