So far this year, there have been seven thousand cases of measles and 72 deaths due to this virus in America. Hence, an extraordinary day of vaccination against measles will be launched in December to protect children, even if they have already been vaccinated. If you have children whose ages range between 15 months old […]
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There’s a price on Ziad Akl’s head in prison
A large sum of money was offered at La Reforma to poison Lebanese-Canadian Ziad Akl, according to a report by an official of the Institutional Care Center (CAI) Jorge Arturo Montero (formerly known as La Reforma) sent to the director of the National Center of Specific Attention, Maribel Mora, dated September 14th, 2018. Apparently, the […]
The Pucci show the beauty of Chirripó and 100 animals
On December 2nd, Juan José, Giancarlo and Sergio Pucci will present two books: Chirripó, guardian of the eternal waters, and 100 animal wonders. Chirripó, guardian of the eternal waters is a chronicle that portrays corners that hide in that imposing hill, a place that is symbolic for the Pucci because it was the site that […]
Bridge collapses in San Carlos and vehicles fall into the river
A bailey bridge collapsed and two passing vehicles fell into the river. The event happened in the sector of Santa Clara, in San Carlos at 5:06 on Wednesday afternoon. The bridge connects Santa Clara with Bajo Rodríguez. According to the Fire Department, the driver of the vehicle was already rescued and at that moment the […]
OIJ has green light to review computers of magistrates involved in cementazo case
Emilia Navas, Attorney General of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, confirmed that a hearing was held in the Criminal Court of San José to deliver to the Computer Crimes Section of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) the backups extracted from the computers of the judges investigated for the dismissal of the case against former legislators Víctor […]
Congress approves ₡10.9 billion for the Government to operate in 2019
On Tuesday afternoon, the Congress approved the regular budget for the fiscal year 2019, in first reading, with 40 votes in favor and eight against. Through the Ministry of Finance, the government had requested the guarantee for 10.9 billion colones; however, the Committee on Finance Affairs cut about 13 billion colones. The legislators that support […]