The group Somos Nuestras (“we are ours, #somosnuestras) draw attention during the second electoral day. Wearing red clothing and a white hood, some 12 members bet outside the Joaquín García Monge school in Desamparados. The dress is based on the book The Tale of the Maid, a feminist narrative by the Canadian writer Margaret Atwood. […]
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José María Figueres cries and says he voted for Carlos Alvarado
When leaving the voting grounds in the School of San Cristóbal Sur, former resident and former presidential candidate José María Figueres assured that his vote was for Carlos Alvarado, candidate of the Citizen Action Party. I believe that he is the person who can assemble a team of different political parties to move this country […]
Join the Good Actions Week and make a difference
In 2017, solidarity led 25,000 volunteers to do good deeds for others through more than 160 projects developed throughout the national territory within the framework of the Day of Good Actions (DBA). The fifth edition of this initiative will be held this year and it is expected to generate a greater social impact. As promoters […]
Central Bank defends selection of Carlos Alvarado’s sister
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) defended the selection of Irene Alvarado Quesada, sister of presidential candidate Carlos Alvarado, after images of the process by which she was chosen were posted in social media, with speculation of a presumed influence peddling. In view of the viral information in social networks in which the employee […]
PAC says Fabricio Alvarado threatens the TSE
The Citizen Action Party (PAC) denounced on Monday alleged threats to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) by the National Restoration Party (PRN), its presidential candidate, Fabricio Alvarado, and its legislators in a secret meeting. In a press conference, the candidate for the vice presidency of the Republic, Epsy Campbell, and the future head of the […]
More than 70 liberationists support Fabricio Alvarado
On Monday, more than 70 liberationists gave their support to the presidential candidate of the National Restoration Party (PRN), Fabricio Alvarado, in a political activity that took place at the Aurola Holiday Inn hotel in San José. The list has the former vice president of the Republic, Alfio Piva, former ministers, former legislators and former […]