In the midst of a severe political and economic crisis in Venezuela, supporters and detractors of President Nicolás Maduro demonstrated on Wednesday amid fears of destabilization and violence. These are five leading subjects of the tense Venezuelan situation, which has generated international concern. -Nicolás Maduro: Elected as president in April 2013 to succeed his mentor […]
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Costa Rica hasn’t had a blackout in a decade
As of April, the National Electric System (SEN) is the most robust in all of Central America. This is reflected in the stability of its service and a decade without blackouts. According to the Operator of the Region (EOR), manager and operator of the Regional Electricity Market (MER) -based in El Salvador-, in the last […]
Firefighters took care of gas leak in Alajuela
On Wednesday afternoon there was an emergency due to a leak of ethylene oxide gas -which is used for equipment sterilization- in a company located in Coyol Free Zone, Building B-37, in Alajuela. As a preventive measure, the company’s personnel was evacuated. According to the Fire Department, the incident occurred in an air-conditioned room of […]
Where are the drug traffickers released by the judge?
Two men were discovered with a marijuana lab and over 300 plants in their hands. However, they were released after a judge said the raid was illegal. Now, the authorities are looking for them and have already issued an arrest warrant against the Jamaican subjects. So far, their location is unknown and they might have […]
Toujeo: a new, modern way to fight diabetes
A device with a pen-like appearance intends to make life easier for patients with diabetes. The apparatus of Toujeo brand serves to apply the insulin that patients require. In Costa Rica, diabetes affects 13% of the population; however, that percentage increases by 26% in the more-than-50-year-old population, as explained by doctor José Guillermo Jiménez, from […]
The Venezuelan opposition will demonstrate against Nicolás Maduro’s government
The Venezuelan opposition will hold what it is expected to be the largest demonstration against Nicolás Maduro’s government, who will respond with a massive mobilization of supporters. This situation has sparked fears of new outbreaks of violence. Maduro will face the sixth demonstration organized by the opposition to demand general elections and respect for the […]