Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer worldwide, the second leading cause of death in the West and, since 2014, it has displaced gastric cancer in Costa Rica. According to gastroenterologist William Piedra, it is estimated that more than 700 new cases are reported per year. Since 2015, it is the second […]
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Presidential re-election shakes political climate in Honduras
The aspiration of President Juan Orlando Hernández for a re-election, invoking a controversial constitutional interpretation, shakes up the political climate in Honduras, where ex-president Manuel Zelaya was ousted in 2009 for trying to stay in power. Analysts and businessmen are warning that Hernandez’ intention to seek re-election could unleash social mobilizations such as the “indignados” […]
Former ombudsman will be accused of multiple crimes
The Public Ministry will request the opening proceedings against Ofelia Taitelbaum, former ombudsman accused of multiple crimes. As confirmed by the Prosecutor’s Office of Probity, Transparency and Anti-Corruption, the accusation against the former employee was already made. However, they are notifying the parties. Taitelbaum will be charged with 39 possible offenses of falsifying, 2 possible […]
The central park of San Rafael de Heredia is a “paradise” disputed by drug dealers
A public space surrounded by apparent calm is a mine for drug traffickers. This is the central park of San Rafael de Heredia, an area fought by its criminal pretenders, a fight that have already killed some people. Apparently due to its proximity to bars, shops and schools, criminal groups want to take control over […]
Climate change is affecting countries around the world
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), climate change has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, in particular droughts and heat waves, from 2011 to 2015. From 1996 and 2015, there were about 11,000 extreme events that caused more than half a million deaths around the world, as stated in the report. Record temperatures […]
Non-traditional junk will be collected in Alajuela
Residents of Palmares may discard the “non-traditional junk”. This will be the third and last non-traditional waste campaign of the year. It will take place during the first two weeks of December. The goal is to decrease mosquito breeding sites. It also aims to avoid that the residues end up in vacant lots, streets or […]