Today, March 5th marks the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Many will make an attempt to attend Mass this morning and receive a blessing with ashes marking the forehead. However, attendance is not considered mandatory by the Catholic church. The ash is made with olive branches or other timber, and was blessed on Palm […]
Archives for March 2014
United States Issues Report on Costa Rica Human Rights Practices
The U.S. Department of State has issued the 2013 Report for Human Rights Practices, which includes a report for Costa Rica. According to the summary of the report, authorities maintained effective control over the security forces, which did not commit human rights abuses. Principal human rights abuses reported during the year included harsh prison conditions […]
Five injured in collision between train and tractor trailer in San Pedro
Five people were slightly injured this morning, after the crash of a tractor trailer with a train near the Law Faculty at the University of Costa Rica (UCR), behind the Mall San Pedro. The accident occurred around 5: 30 am, and sent the occupants of the truck to Hospital Calderón Guardia. Three occupants of the train received less […]
Deputies approve organ donation law
Representatives approved in the first debate, a bill to regulate the donation and transplantation of organs and human tissue in Costa Rica. The new law would repeal a previous 1994 law, provides for a record of both donors and recipients, also sets clearer delivery procedures. The legislation also provides greater administrative controls to prevent illegal […]
Solar radiation will be intense during March
Experts are warning that tanning or outdoor exercise should be performed with extreme caution during this month. According to estimates from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), March will present one of the highest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation during the year. Solar radiation will be highest in Costa Rica on March 21st, as the vernal […]
Representatives approve FTA with Colombia
The legislature, approved on first reading a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Costa Rica and Colombia. The agreement is necessary for Costa Rica to also join as a full member the Alliance of the Pacific with Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile. The text of the FTA now moves to the Constitutional Court where it must […]