The National Meteorological Institute reported that the low pressure system that affected the country last week became a tropical depression, so that rains will be more intense in the coming hours. The most affected areas are the Caribbean and the North Zone, while rainfall will continue in the South Pacific. In addition, national authorities announced […]
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Pope Francis: “From now on, priests can absolve the sin of abortion”
Pope Francis indefinitely extended the ability of priests to absolve the “sin of abortion” by perpetuating a temporary measure that had been established for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, which was closed on November 20th. So that there is no obstacle between the request for reconciliation and forgiveness of God, from now on I give […]
Salomón wants to feed the world!
With only 17 years old, Salomón Sayago Mejías has a very clear goal: to save the world from the food crisis. Since he was 5, his desire was to learn more about the plants and the plants growing in the garden of his house. Proof of this, is a small notebook that his mother keeps […]
A Costa Rican is competing in a History Channel contest
A Costa Rican who has lived in Argentina for 7 years, is part of a team of students and college professors working in a kit that detects bacteria. He is a finalist in a History Channel contest. Ellioth Sewell is studying Pharmacy and Biochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires. He moved to the South […]
From Monday, Ticos who travel to England will not make migration lines
If you are Costa Rican, say goodbye to the long lines at the airports of Great Britain, where thousands of tourists wait long hours to talk to a migration officer. Since November 21st, in an unprecedented measure in the relationship between the UK and Latin America, citizens of 12 countries in the region may choose […]
Court buries electronic vote for 2018
The Electoral Tribunal ruled out electronic voting for the 2018 elections due to a lack of budget. This is stated in a resolution from TSE magistrates, dated November 15th, in which a report from the Electoral Register and the Director of Technology strategy is presented. The document was issued in July and authorities believe that […]