The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert in the entire country because of the persistence of heavy downpours, which have caused emergencies at different locations. This means that municipalities are formally requested to pay attention to possible dangerous situations caused by the rains. Walter Fonseca, head of operations of the CNE, confirmed that […]
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Dengue vaccine approved in the country
A vaccine that aims to prevent the spread of the dengue virus in the country won its approval by the Regulation Department of the Ministry of Health. This vaccine aims to reduce 2 out of 3 cases of dengue, 8 of 10 cases of hospitalizations for this virus and 9 out of 10 severe cases. […]
Strike in health area of Alajuela ends
With the definition of certain agreements, such as overtime pay while the lack of pharmacy service personnel is solved in the health area of Alajuela, workers from the pharmaceutical service ended the strike that began at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The negotiations determined an analysis on the situation must be conducted and a report shoul […]
A bill aims to close INAMU and create the Institute for Family and Gender Equality
Fabricio Alvarado, legislator from Restauración Nacional, introduced a bill that aims to close the National Institute for Women (INAMU) to create the Institute for Family and Gender Equality (IFAG). According to the legislator, the purpose is to expand the range and quality of programs received by women through a new entity that actually defends them […]
Taxi drivers promised a peaceful demonstration
Taxi drivers’ leaders promised the Public Force and the Traffic Police to conduct a “totally peaceful” and “respectful” demonstration on Thursday. That day, hundreds of taxi drivers will march, from 9 a.m., from Paseo Colón to the headquarters of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court. Taxi drivers assured they will take the necessary measures […]
Heavy rains triggered landslide on Route 27
Due to strong and continuous downpours in recent days, on Tuesday afternoon falling material at kilometer 28 of Route 27 was recorded. As reported by Globalvia, our teams were in place so the attention was given immediately. The road has not been blocked.” The collapse occurred in Turrúcares sector. Authorities urged drivers to travel at […]