A social experiment was enough to show the indifference of the people in cases of abuse against senior citizens. With videos, a campaign of the Ombudsman’s Office seeks to raise awareness about the responsibility of the entire society regarding this problem, which is on the rise. “Indifference is also violence” is the name of this […]
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Unemployment hits refugees in Costa Rica
Nearly half of the refugees in the country do not have a formal job in national territory. This problem has caused some concern, so different authorities have come together to create a plan and provide work solutions to this population. In total there are 4,500 refugees in Costa Rica, but almost half have not managed […]
Bomb alert in San Carlos Courts
On Monday afternoon, a bomb alert was reported in the Courts of Justice of San Carlos. According to Carlos Hidalgo, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, they proceeded according to the protocol for these cases. That is, perimeter security is provided, the personnel, users and arrested suspects are evacuated, with the objective of inspecting […]
Congress fails to cut 50% to political debt
The initiative to cut the political debt by 50% for the next elections failed in the Legislative Assembly. A parliamentary majority rejected the affirmative opinion for the national budget of ¢9.3 billion , which included the proposal to reduce the state contribution to political parties to finance their campaigns. The initiative was promoted by legislator […]
Plane to support Argentine submarine search landed in Costa Rica
Between Sunday and Monday, two Galaxy C 5 aircraft belonging to the United States Air Force landed at the Juan Santamaría International Airport. They come from California and will arrive in Argentina to provide support in the search for the missing submarine. The stay in national territory so that the crew rests the corresponding eight […]
Congress approves ¢9.3 billion for 2018 budget
On Monday afternoon, the Legislative Plenary approved in first reading the national budget of ¢ 9.3 billion for 2018. The affirmative opinion, subscribed by legislators of the parties National Liberation (PLN) and Christian Social Unit (PUSC), received 34 votes in favor and 9 against. In the first reading, it also had the backing of the […]