Alina Guadamuz proposes that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal charges the cost of the identity card after the sixth replacement request by the holder over a period of 10 years. The idea is not new, but the lawyer intends to stop complaints and find a solution. My proposal is to amend Article 77th of the Organic […]
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The municipality of San José and artisans have reached an agreement
Mayor of San José, Johnny Araya informed on October 7th that the municipality and artisans from 13th Street reached an agreement. The document states that the artisans should move to the new Municipal Market, located next to the Garantías Sociales square, within 3 months. The Municipality of San José built the building two years ago […]
Residents of Dos Cercas enjoy a new recreational park
A vacant lot full of garbage, located in Desamparados de Dos Cercas, is now a recreational park that adults and children alike can enjoy . Thanks to the alliance of private and public organizations, the residents of this community can now have fun in the green areas, the communal tables and in the playground for […]
Authorities rescued a sea turtle in Moín
Coast Guard officials from the Ministry of Public Security rescued a huge sea turtle, seriously wounded by a harpoon that pierced part of its shell. An alert was received and after an intense search, authorities found the two people who were transporting the reptile. Despite the injuries, the animal is still alive and it was […]
Depression and suicide attempts are tarnishing the mental health of Costa Ricans
World Mental Health Day is on October 10th. However, in Costa Rica the celebration is affected by mental disorders such as depression and suicidal thoughts. Just in the first half of 2016, authorities reported to have treated more than 23,000 episodes of depression and 578 cases of suicides attempts, according to data from the Department […]
Costa Rica and Panama are working together to solve the migration problem
President of Costa Rica Luis Guillermo Solís and his countpart from Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, met on October 7th and they reached a series of conclusions to look for a solution to the illegal migration problem that has been affecting both countries for several months. Among the main agreements, it highlights their intention to get […]