Nacho, the tapir that was attacked in the area of Piedra de Pital in San Carlos, is alive, despite the machete blows he received from workers on a farm. The animal was attacked with machete blows, causing wounds in the back of his body and in his snout, which has caused him serious problems to […]
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12 cantons will enforce the dry law during Holy Week
A total of 12 municipalities will apply Prohibition in Holy Week, according to a report by the National Union of Local Governments (UNGL), after a survey with its associates. On the other hand, 65 other municipalities will not prohibit alcohol sales, and four have not yet made a decision. The municipalities that have not yet […]
Progress in project to give more resources to the 9-1-1 system
The Government and Administration Committee of the Legislative Assembly affirmed on Tuesday a bill that seeks to provide more resources to the 9-1-1 Emergency System. This is a reform of the 9-1-1 creation law that aims to strengthen the institution financially. According to the proposal, the System will be financed with a rate of 1% […]
Fabricio Alvarado: “The President does not have to be a scholar”
The candidate of the National Restoration party, Fabricio Alvarado, assured that the President of the Republic does not have to know or handle all the issues. He said this on Wednesday morning in the Radio Monumental debate, where he once again had a face to face with the Citizen Action party candidate, Carlos Alvarado. There, […]
Elected PUSC legislator investigated for illicit enrichment
The legislator elected by Heredia from the Social Christian Unity party, Aracelly Salas, who is also the mayor of the Municipality of San Pablo, faces an investigation as a suspect in the crime of illicit enrichment. This was confirmed by the Public Ministry. Salas is being investigated as well as three other men named Alfaro […]
Project to strengthen coffee production makes progress
On Wednesday, the Committee on Agricultural Affairs of the Legislative Assembly supported a bill to strengthen the coffee production in the country. It is an initiative promoted by the Executive Power, to create the National Coffee Sustainability Fund (Fonascafé). The project would contribute to maintain the sustainability of the sector, through a permanent program of […]