Costa Rica is the main destination for American students who leave their country to study in Latin America. This was revealed by the report “Open Doors”, which details that globally, Costa Rica is the eighth place where most Americans study. In the period 2015-2016 the number of students reached 9,305 people and represented an increase […]
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Former President Humberto Trejos Fonseca: “The Emergency Commission is in emergency”
When a natural emergency occurred, regardless of the political color of the government, quickly and timely actions are needed in order to mitigate its effects. That’s why a well-equipped Emergency Committee with experienced professionals is indispensable. However, Dr. Humberto Trejos Fonseca, neurosurgeon who was President of the Republic in the period 1990-1994, would not hesitate […]
Project aims to detoxify the planet with sustainable oil
The oil burnt by vehicles is one of the most powerful poisons that threaten the planet. Once used, much of it ends up in rivers and seas. For this reason, a small company called Metalub has been traveling the country for two years, collecting burnt oil and lubricants from fleets, trucks, tractors, buses and other […]
Cyclists will be able to validate the location to park their bikes
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport will build 40 bicycle-parking spaces in San José. In addition, the process to collect the public opinion on the sites proposed by the General Direction of Traffic Engineering began on December 3rd. During the validation of the project, it is expected the participation of a great number of […]
The consortium that will build the binational bridge was chosen
Costa Rica and Panama will start the construction of the new binational bridge in Sixaola during the first quarter of 2017, when the works awarded to the Sixaola Binational Consortium will begin. The consortium is formed by three companies: Constructora MECO (Costa Rica), Cal y Mayor Associates and MEXPRESA (Mexico). The United Nations Office for […]
Raul Castro promised to continue socialist revolution in Cuba
President Raul Castro swore he would defend the socialist revolution in Cuba in front of tens of thousands of people who shouted “Fidel, Fidel” in the last act before the ashes of the Cuban leader were taken to Santiago cemetery. In the presence of Fidel’s remains, we vowed to defend our homeland and socialism,” said […]