4% of Pap tests conducted by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are suspected to have precancerous and cancerous conditions. When test results have any alteration, it is inmediately informed to the specific area of health in order to look for the patients and provide them the appropriate approach: confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. […]
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President Solís is in Ecuador
President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís arrived in Ecuador, where he was received the president Rafael Correa and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Guillaume Long. p style=”text-align: justify;”>Solís will participate in the ratification of the Convention on Maritime Delimitation between both countries, which will be held today in the Galápagos Islands. The president is […]
You can help the government to detect corruption!
The government aims to clarify corruption situations in public institutions. To do this, the Executive started a popular consultation in which all citizens can participate. From September 7th to September 18th, Costa Rican citizens can help authorities from the executive branch to learn more about whether there are irregular activities within the services that people […]
The Congress passed the law against bullying
The Legislature passed a bill that aims to prevent and establish corrective measures against bullying. The initiative, promoted by legislators Fabricio Alvarado, from Restauración Nacional, and William Alvarado, from Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), was approved by the Comisión con Potestad Legislativa Plena Primera (the Commission with legislative Power). The new law aims to guarantee […]
Solís is tired of discussing with legislators
The Legislature has strongly criticized Luis Guillermo Solís’ government. It has mainly refered to the bill against tax fraud that is being discussed in Parliament and it has also criticized the Ministry of Finance. Phrases like “the government is shameless, it is disgusting,” issued by legislator Rosibel Ramos weren’t answerd by the president, who only […]
University would be closed for a year if the sales of diplomas are confirmed
The maximum penalty for the educational centers that sell diplomas is to be closed for a year. Then they could operate again. The National Council of Higher Private University Education (CONESUP) admits that the penalty is an example of the weak legal frame which controls the higher private education. As consequence, Mauricio Azofeifa, Council spokesman, declared that […]