The participation of health officials in the strike this Tuesday was minimal in the medical centers of the country. This was confirmed by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), indicating that only 129 workers answered the call to demonstrate. According to data from the Medical Management of the CCSS, of the 129 officials in […]
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Foreign investment fell 22% last year
According to data from the Central Bank, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) that reached Costa Rica in 2018 was $2,134 million, that is, 22% lower than in 2017. The previous year, it was $ 2,742 million. The main drop was in tourism projects, as the arrival of capital went from $443 million in 2017 to $23 […]
OIJ investigates Canadian death in an apartment
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) is investigating the death of a 78-year-old Canadian named Roger Paul Limimana, after having found his body in an apartment located in Nicoya, Guanacaste. This was reported by the OIJ through its Press Department. Yesterday at about 5:30 p.m. Paul was found dead, it is said to have been a […]
Authorities report improvement in child with AH1N1
The authorities of the Hospital San Juan de Dios (HSJD) reported improvement in the health of a 22-day-old baby who has the AH1N1. Doctor Roberto Araya, Head of Neonatology at that medical center, explained that the endotracheal tube was removed on Monday and the baby is only assisted by a non-invasive ventilator. Another positive sign […]
There is no epidemic of influenza and tuberculosis in San Carlos
The authorities of San Carlos Hospital clarified that a video that circulates in WhatsApp showing an e- mail order for influenza and tuberculosis is old and does not correspond to the current reality in that area of the country. According to Dr. Edgar Carillo, director of the hospital, that video was recorded four years ago, […]
ANDE calls for regional strikes on June 19th and 26th
The National Association of Educators (ANDE) called its affiliates across the country to regional strikes on Wednesday 19th and 26th of June. ANDE stands up in the fight against the projects that harm the working class,” they said. The decision was made after a meeting held last Friday during the XXXV Extraordinary Congress. The movements […]