This is the message of a campaign for prostate cancer awareness that joins many other activities with the same purpose to be held in November. Do not be surprised if you see road ads like the one in the picture. The idea is to make men understand the importance of prostate examination to prevent this […]
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100 kilos of marijuana hidden in fruits that went from Mexico to the US
On Tuesday, the Attorney General’s Office reported that a shipment of 100 kilos of marijuana hidden inside pineapples, lettuce and false avocados was seized in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The finding of the drug resulted from the investigations against a criminal group dedicated to arms and drugs trafficking. With a search warrant, federal police […]
A calf was happily rescued!
On November 12th, at 8:30 in the morning, the Guápiles Fire Department received an emergency call. It was a person who, while repairing a fence, noticed that there was a calf inside a well. Thanks to the call, firefighters arrived to the place, who immediately started working on the rescue the animal. As reported by […]
Costa Ricans’ salt intake is too high
Costa Ricans consume twice the sodium rate recommended by international health agencies. The conclusion is part of an investigation of the INCIENSA, which states that Costa Ricans’ average salt consumption would exceed 5 grams per day. This is due to the amount of seasoning used by Costa Ricans when it comes to cooking. Other factors […]
The Supermoon was the perfect excuse to make a street party
The Supermoon made Costa Ricans stay awake. Families, groups of friends and the occasional wedding couple took the opportunity to see this phenomenon, which will not be repeated until November, 2034. A clear example of this was the route that leads to the Irazú volcano, Cartago. By midnight, the streets were full of cars and […]
Experts go to the area of conflict with Nicaragua
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will send two experts on marine boundaries next month to document and analyze the third trial against Nicaragua. The experts will enter the waters of the Costa Rican Atlantic to collect information that will help them resolve the border conflict between the two countries. Chancellor Manuel González explained that […]