The latest human development report presented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) revealed some interesting things: Costa Ricans live longer, reach higher levels of education and receive higher incomes. The country is ranked ninth in Latin America and the Caribbean and it is ranked 66th in the world. It grew 3 positions compared to […]
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An American couple carried out illegal activities from Costa Rica
An American couple, settled in New York, apparently used Costa Rica to carry out drug-trafficking activities and, incidentally, conduct a criminal scheme to swindle more than $ 300,000 (about 160 million colones) to older adults . Ricardo Castang, 35, and his wife Linda Altidor, 30, were arrested on March 8th and they could face high […]
Using hydrogen would double fuel price
According to researcher Carlos Roldán, from the Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC), Today, if a person consumes 20 thousand colones in gasoline per week, with hydrogen they would have to pay 44 thousand colones.” The hydrogen project is powered by Dr. Franklin Chang Díaz. However, a group of energy specialists point out that although […]
Comprehensive plan to protect cyclists
In February, President Luis Guillermo Solís asked for the creation of a comprehensive plan to protect cyclists on the road. He then gave a period one month (which has already been completed) for said plan to be presented. The petition was made just after the end of January, when three cyclists died victims of abuse […]
La Platina Bridge would be ready on April 30th
On Monday, President Luis Guillermo Solís said that the now-called Alfredo González Flores Bridge would be ready on April 30th, with all six lanes enabled. Andrés Muñoz Piedra, engineer in charge of the project, said that 80% of the works are already ready. On the other side of San José-Alajuela direction we already have more […]
Richest man in the world visited Costa Rica twice
In the last six years, billionaire Bill Gates has visited Costa Rican soil twice, the first time in April 2010 and the second time just a year later. This is stated in the Migration Registration records, where they point out that Microsoft co-founder entered Daniel Oduber airport for the first time and Juan Santamaría airport […]