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Xenophobia in Costa Rica?

September 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

“Ana” has been working as an Uber driver for many years. The lady looks very decent, she has bottles of water and gums in her car and she usually shares them with her costumers. As a result, she usually gets good reviews. However, she declares there are people who discriminate her because of her accent. […]

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“I choose my future”, an activity for students with disabilities

September 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

For the first time, Costa Rican students with disabilities have participated in a meeting that informs them about their options in order to continue their training process. The activity is called “I choose my future” and it is taking place in Luis Dobles Segreda School in La Sabana. It is estimated that about a thousand […]

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Rains created problems in Puriscal

September 27, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Heavy rains that took place on Monday generated serious problems for residents of Puriscal, especially for the downtown traders and several nearby communities. floods completely affected stores, where employees had as allies brooms and buckets. In route 239, drivers reported that it was greatly raining and the wind was heavily blowing. Towns like San Isidro, […]

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Specialist teams will assist patients with mental disorders

September 27, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican authorities presented the specialist teams who will assist patients with mental disorders. The teams will be composed of a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker and a nurse. In addition, they will start working in Coronado, Heredia, Quepos and Parrita. Among the most important changes, patients will be assisted by an entire team, […]

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Long-acting reversible contraceptives are popular in Costa Rica

September 27, 2016 by Staff News Writer

In Costa Rica, more and more women are planning, but making a decision is not easy. In the market there are several options, such as the traditional birth control pills. However, Costa Rican women prefer long-acting reversible contraceptives, which have become a grear alternative. However, before making a choice, women should visit a doctor to […]

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Costa Rican group created a turtle sculpture to be part of Myclimate congress

September 27, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Once a year a congress of environmental awareness and sustainable business development is carried out by Myclimate Swiss foundation. It brings together students and young professionals from around the world. One of the projects carried out after collecting waste in Talamanca was an artistic work under artist Mónica Ventura’s direction. The group created a turtle […]

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