This Saturday, as part of the celebration of World Oceans Day, the Executive Branch signed two decrees seeking the protection of the marine territory. The signing was carried out on the beaches of the Playa Hermosa- Punta Mala National Wildlife Refuge by the president, Carlos Alvarado and the Environment Minister, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez. The first […]
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US businessmen in Costa Rica censor call to strike
The Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) criticized the strike calls made by several teachers’ unions to oppose the bill that legislators are discussing to regulate strikes in the public sector. On the other hand, the body that groups US companies that have operations on Costa Rican soil called on legislators to accelerate the discussion […]
CNE issues green alert in the Central Valley due to rains
This Sunday, the National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) issued a green alert in the Central Valley due to the rains of the previous hours and that could persist the next days. Sigifredo Pérez, Chief of Operations of the CNE, explained that the decision was made after the announcement of the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) that […]
Liberia Airport resumed normal operations
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, in Liberia, Guanacaste, resumed normal operation at 4:00 pm on Saturday, as confirmed by the Civil Aviation authorities. The airport had closed its operation hours before noon this Saturday after the runway had an asphalt detachment. But the authorities even completed the repair an hour earlier than expected. As a […]
NatGeo celebrates the Day of the Oceans with spectacular video of Costa Rica
The natural beauties of the country are recognized all over the world. Now, the National Geographic magazine highlights the wonders of Costa Rica, in the celebration of the World Day of the Oceans. In a video of just over three minutes, NatGeo invites you to celebrate this important day with the spectacular images captured in […]
Lima Group rejects call for legislative elections
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Lima Group – made up of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela agreed on Thursday to reject the announcement of holding anticipated legislative elections called by the regime of Nicolás Maduro. In addition, at the meeting, foreign ministers, including Manuel […]