The National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE) reports 1,214 incidents so far, of which 783 are floods, and 112 are landslides, as a result of the latest rains. In addition, the CNE is providing assistance to 424 families in 16 temporary shelters for 1,488 people in the cantons of Guatuso, Limón, Matina, […]
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MAG issues plan for the attention of pineapple crops
This week, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock issued guideline to establish the “Ministerial Action Plan for the Integrated Management of Stubble, Wastes, or Vegetable or Animal Residues” and the guidelines for the attention of pineapple crops. Both instruments require compulsory compliance for the institutions of the agricultural sector involved in this process, such as […]
Endangered species were planted in La Sabana
Friday marked the first sowing day of the project Rearborización del Parque Metropolitano La Sabana 2018, during which about 80 new trees of more than six different species will be planted. To achieve this, more than 90 volunteers offered their time and effort. On this first date, the volunteers planted endangered species such as Guayacán […]
Liberia Airport increased its capacity to serve 300 thousand more passengers
As of this week, Daniel Oduber International Airport has an additional 4,118 square meters in its boarding rooms and 417 square meters in its main hall. There are also new facilities such as six counters for airlines, half a dozen stores, and a carousel in the baggage reception area. The inauguration and reception of the […]
National Geographic photographer will share his secrets in Costa Rica
National Geographic photographer Ricardo Azarcoya will visit Costa Rica in August and will offer a free conference where he will present the secrets of his work. Azarcoya will produce documentaries throughout Latin America focusing on biodiversity, social, and cultural projects. I will exhibit photographs and stories that I have been documenting around the world for […]
Government: Crisis in Nicaragua creates migratory pressure in Costa Rica
The recrudescence of the humanitarian and political crisis in Nicaragua is already creating a migratory pressure in Costa Rica, admitted the government. Vice President and Chancellor of the Republic, Epsy Campbell said on Thursday that the demand of Nicaraguans trying to enter the country has certainly increased. On average, the Costa Rican consulates in that […]