Juan Carlos Miranda has been living in Costa Rica for about 28 years and he’s been paying her mother’s CCSS insurance for about 15 years. However, the older adult is uninsured and apparently she is paying for her medicine without the CCSS because their residence card expired. To renew it, Juan Carlos must prove, with […]
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INS warns about scammers… again!
The National Insurance Institute (INS) reported today that a group of scammers are calling from private or prepaid numbers on behalf of the INS to request confidential information from bank accounts and other personal data. The entity is issuing an alert for its clients and intermediaries to be cautious. Many of these calls come from […]
CCSS will prescribe exercise to attack consequences of diabetes
The consequences of Diabetes go beyond having high blood sugar levels. This is an increasing illness in the country and health authorities are looking for options to attack its major consequences. On Monday, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) reported it will prescribe physical activity as part of the treatment for patients with diabetes. […]
25 aqueducts will be intervened with Arab donation
Yesterday, Mariano Figueres, Presidential Commissioner for the reconstruction of the areas affected by Hurricane Otto, explained that initially 25 aqueducts will be rebuilt with the donation from the United Arab Emirates. This country granted $10 million to the Government of Costa Rica to address this issue, following a visit by President Luis Guillermo Solís last […]
People are worried because of a huge crocodile’s picture
A photograph in social networks worries residents from the South zone. The image of a huge crocodile was published on Zona Sur Vive y Lucha website. Apparently, the animal was seen in front of Punta Zancudo estuary. The publication indicates that the relevant authorities must do something, as this is a risk for both local […]
“Window breakers” are still getting away with their crimes
Years and years go by and the “window breakers” are still a constant plague. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) stated that El Hatillo, at the intersections of the traffic lights of Circunvalación, near the Water Monument (La Uruca) and the surrounding areas of La Galera service center in Curridabat, are the favorite sites for these […]