As incredibly as it sounds, the residents of La Carpio in Uruca must deal with a new problem in their community: a giant, smelly clandestine garbage dump. Since last year, some people began to use a vacant in front of the Environmental Park from the company Ebi as a garbage dump. Rubble, old tires, dead […]
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Take care of your Christmas bonus! Don’t be a victim of a telephone scam
You have your Christmas bonus and although it is a reason to be happy, criminals know it, so they always look for ways to rip you off and leave you with nothing. Therefore, the Costa Rican Banking Association (ABC) urged the public to be cautious and avoid becoming a victim of theft or fraud. As […]
Bad news! The number of burnt minors would be 400 by the end of the year
Neither the constant calls of attention, nor the campaigns to lower the accidents have resulted. According to the projections of the National Children’s Hospital (HNN), the number of burnt minors would be 400 by the end of the year. Carlos Siri, director of the Burn Unit, indicated that in 2013 they had the largest number […]
Discover the most hidden and beautiful corners of San José
One December morning, walking outdoors between buildings declared as historical heritage, a cafeteria, good coffee and tasting… Sounds familiar? Because that is the menu prepared by the collective Chepe Cletas for next Saturday. The activity seeks visitors to see a San José they rarely see. We will visit places like the Central Market, a traditional […]
Legislator presents project to defend policyholders
Legislator Mario Redondo, from the Christian Democratic Alliance, introduced a bill that seeks to defend users of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). According to the legislator, the proposal seeks to give a voice to policyholders because it would place a representative of the health boards and a representative from other policyholders’ associations on […]
Speed in process urges Costa Ricans to ask for marriage annulment
Last September, Pope Francis introduced a series of changes in the canonical process for marriage annulment. Among the things he asked for were speed in the processes and that they were totally free. In Costa Rica, these changes have led to more people applying for annulment. Alejandro Jiménez, Judicial Vicar of the Ecclesiastical Court, explained […]