Some legislators feel the memorandum of understanding on education, signed by the leaders of Costa Rica and Cuba in that area, is worrisome. The document was signed by Édgar Mora, Minister of Public Education and Danilo Sánchez, ambassador of Cuba to the country on April 29th. Mora argued that this is an agreement to exploit […]
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Landslide changes the color of Lake Irazú
Many are the factors that modify the appearance of the Irazú volcano lake, in Cartago. It even depends on the rains and that is why at some times of the year it may even disappear, as explained by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). Recently, the lake went from being almost a […]
ICD: “Growing cannabis for self-consumption is illegal”
On May 4th there was a march held in the Morazán Park in favor of medical cannabis. Hours later the respective authorities showed their concern. Bernando González, from Costa Rica Cultiva, stated that they were demonstrating in favor of cannabis home cultivation for medicinal use. Guillermo Araya, director of the Costa Rican Institute on Drugs […]
Fruits reduce the impact of chronic diseases
Fruits are essential in meals, but they also help reduce the impact of chronic diseases and boost the economy of Costa Rican families that are engaged in fruit growing, mainly in rural areas, according to the United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FAO). Kattia Jiménez, from the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and […]
New US-Russian clash over Venezuela
The United States urged Russia to leave Venezuela on Sunday, while Moscow urged Washington to cease its “irresponsible plans,” in a new verbal clash between the two powers over the crisis-ridden oil country, after the failed uprising on Tuesday against President Nicolás Maduro by some thirty soldiers backed by the opposition Juan Guaidó, recognized as […]
Costa Rica will host world meeting on crisis in Venezuela
Costa Rica will host the III Ministerial Meeting of the “International Contact Group” that brings together 12 countries and the European Union on the topic of Venezuela on May 6th and 7th. On Monday, President Carlos Alvarado, and Federica Mogherini, Vice President of the European Commission will participate in the inauguration ceremony starting at 6:15 […]