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A study carried out by experts from the Department of Dermatology at the University of San Diego, in California, United States, showed data that proves human skin is capable of generating bacteria that could potentially prevent and fight some cancer diseases. The researchers discovered that the bacteria called Staphylococcus Epidermidis, often found in the healthy […]

The Justice Forum called on the magistrates of the Full Court to assume the appointment of the new Attorney General of the Public Prosecutor’s Office with responsibility. This forum is composed of the Costa Rican Judiciary Association (Acojud), the Center for Justice and International Law (Cejil), the State of the Nation Program (PEN), and the […]

President Donald Trump seems determined to tax steel and aluminum imports by next week without exceptions for allies, said the US Commerce Secretary. I know he has had conversations with various world leaders,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on ABC’s. Trump sparked fears of an international trade war and a protest by US business […]

The cameras of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) recorded an eruption on Saturday at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Guanacaste. The event was recorded at 4:12 p.m. The eruption reached several meters in height and was visible from different sites near the colossus. This was a phreatic eruption, which occur when […]

On Thursday, more than 20 legislators questioned the pronouncement of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on same-sex marriage. The legislators sent a note to the Court whereby they demand the agency to respect the sovereignty of the peoples to decide their internal affairs. They indicate that they were prompted to send the note for […]

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, which would affect Costa Rican exports. The president has until April 11th to make a final decision. In mid-February, the US Department of Commerce unveiled three scenarios to tax aluminum and steel imports, highlighting the need to preserve national security and […]