Strategies to eradicate child labour in Costa Rica seem to be working because statistics show a considerable decline in recent years. In fact, PANI-911 only recorded 70 calls during the first quarter of 2016. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that during 2015, about 28,000 children were under working conditions. However, in 2002, there were […]
Archives for July 25, 2016
Howler monkeys need help!
In recent weeks, about 12 howler monkeys were electrocuted with electricity transmission lines in Guanacaste. Many of these animals get seriously injured or do not survive the impact. As a result, conservation group Preserve Planet urged the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) to look for protection measures to help the monkeys. We must demand the […]
In Alajuela women can choose the position when giving birth
To choose the position when giving birth is a possibility in Alajuela, thanks to some changes due to the implementation of the Good Treatment Policy of obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics services in San Rafael Hospital. The goal is to provide both the pregnant mother and her companion a pleasant stay at the moment of giving birth. […]
Abarca: Costa Rica needs to improve its tourism sector
According to the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR), poor port, airport and road infrastructure and expensive prices are the main problems that tourism is facing in Costa Rica. Pablo Abarca, CANATUR’s director, explained that the fact of being the most expensive country in Central America should encourage Costa Rica to improve the tourism sector for […]