More than 50 people who were affected by the fire in Tibás on November 26th, saw a light of hope on December 2nd, when they were relocated. They managed to leave the shelter. Tibás’ Mayor Carlos Cascante informed that 15 families received a check so that they can pay the rent of a house for […]
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Piza confirmed his presidential candidacy
On December 5th, secretary general of Unidad Social Cristiana Party (PUSC) Rodolfo Piza confirmed that he will nominate his name as presidential candidate. Rodolfo Piza explained that he will not leave his position on the PUSC Executive Committee because he has pending tasks to complete; he also confirmed that his chief of campaign will be […]
Entrepreneurs are resenting the absence of public-employment projects
Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) criticized the Government for the absence of projects related to public employment. This is a contradictory signal from the Government. The coming months are crucial for progress in the discussion of issues of national interest, and the absence of this kind of […]
Nicaraguan women defended three Costa Ricans
In the last hours, several videos recorded a confrontation which involved authorities from the Nicaraguan army, located in the border post, in the Nicaraguan sector of San Carlos. About 50 women, older adults and children, did not think it twice to defend three Costa Ricans who were held by the Nicaraguan army. The national citizens […]
Three people were rescued at Esterillos beach
three people were rescued at Esterillos beach, Puntarenas, after being swept offshore by a wave. The rescue was carried out by the aquatic unit from the Costa Rican Red Cross, that at the time was training with the lifeguards from the community of Parrita. After being assisted, the three people were transferred to the medical […]
Legislator on mining company demand: “it was a trick”
The Third Chamber ended the litigation that held the Canadian mining company Industrias Infinito with legislator Edgardo Araya Sibaja from Frente Amplio, who since 2010 has been sued for alleged defamation to the detriment of the company. During these 6 years the process was canceled several times. As legislator, Araya gave up his political immunity […]