The government of the Republic assured on Tuesday that it is working on a robust strategy to attack the wave of femicides that have shaken the country in recent months. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) said there is a high probability that the body found in Escazú is that of a Venezuelan tourist who disappeared […]
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Fiscal plan will allow payment of bonuses in the public sector before December 20th
The Ministry of Finance expects a better performance in the following auctions, which will be a relief to obtain monies for the payment of bonuses, following the approval in second reading of the Fiscal Plan. Although initially this disbursement was scheduled for December 6th, Rocío Aguilar ruled out that possibility on Tuesday afternoon, because even […]
Sexually active? Get tested for HIV
Sexologist Marianela Arias and the spokesperson of the organization Igual Cuidate, Gilbert Vega, were interviewed in the TV show Enfoques on December 4th about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). During the interview, some myths were debunked, such as the belief that only homosexual people could get HIV. This is completely false. Arias said that one […]
MEP has received thousands of complaints against educators who used strike to go on vacation
The beaches of the country would have been one of the most desired destinations for the educators who were on strike, since they chose them to go for a walk during the 86 days of protests against the Fiscal Plan. The Minister of Education (MEP), Edgar Mora, confirmed having received thousands of complaints from parents […]
After 86 days on strike, ANEP asks employees to return to work
As if it were a graduation, the members of the Association of Public and Private Employees (ANEP) applauded the public officials who went on strike for 86 days. The union officially ended the protest against the Fiscal Plan on Tuesday, after its approval in the second reading in the Legislative Assembly. Led by ANEP Secretary […]
Woman’s body found in Escazú might be missing tourist
The judicial authorities confirmed the discovery of a woman’s body buried in an area adjacent to Villa Le Mas hostel in San Antonio de Escazú. The site is extremely steep and complex for rescue work. The victim has not been identified, but authorities fear it might be Venezuelan Carla Stefaniak. The location is just a […]