The Association of High School Teachers (APSE) described as “negligent and malicious” the law that aims to prevent bullying in public and private schools. The bill was passed in second reading on September 21st, and it intends to prevent harassment and to sanction teachers or school officials who fail to address such cases. However, it doesn’t […]
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Octubre Urbano: fall in love with the city
“Octubre Urbano” wants to promote the best areas of the city and make people enjoy of those sites. As part of an initiative led by the Ministry of Justice and Peace, the municipalities of Montes de Oca and Curridabat, along with public and private companies, launched on October 3rd the #SoyCiudad campaign. Victor Barrantes, Vice Minister […]
Electronic Bus Fare Collection System could be implemented in Costa Rica
Electronic Bus Fare Collection System is part of bus drivers’ world. The issue was discussed on Friday at a seminar organized by the National Chamber of Bus Drivers Association (CANABUS), where Ángel Miller, international consultant amd general manager of planning and transport systems in Mexico, participated. According to Molinero, it is important to incorporate the […]
MEP presented 55 new school infrastructures
In order to adapt the educational infrastructure to the student population’s necessities, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) presented 55 new prototypes for the next 2 years. Walter Muñoz, from the Department of Infrastructure and Educational Equipment (DIEE) from the Ministry, informed that since 2010 they have updated these infrastructures every 2 years. We’ve updated our […]
lymphedema: a common consequence after breast cancer
In August 2007, Ana Achío, current president of the National Foundation for Solidarity against Breast Cancer (FUNDESO), was diagnosed with breast cancer. She almost immediately had surgery. Then, she started chemotherapy and radiotherapy and her condition improved. However, two years later, her arm started to swell. Achío remembers that specialists warned her about that, because […]
Security forces seized 85,312 medicines coming from Nicaragua
During an operation in La Cruz, Security Forces seized 85,312 medicines coming from Nicaragua. According to official reports, many of the drugs were found in bags and suitcases that were checked in several parts of the country, including Santa Cecilia buses. There were pills, syrups and creams that are usually transported to San José to […]