According to a study conducted by Mexican firm Consulta Mitofsky, just 10% of public opinion approves President Luis Guillermo Solís’ management. Costa Ricans have been reluctant to the president’s actions since 2014. Criticism has been constant and that is reflected in the polls. Mitofsky made the presidents’ ranking after a compilation of surveys from different […]
Archives for September 21, 2016
Turrialba volcano turned gray: ash layer coats its fields
Yesterday, a 2-centimeter ash layer coated fields near the western side of Turrialba volcano after its intense volcanic activity that have been taking place for more than a day. Blas Sánchez, a geologist at the National Emergency Commission (CNE) said that areas such as La Silvia are the most affected. According to Sánchez, a few […]
Solís talked about women’s economic empowerment, migration and terrorism
President of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís delivered a speech before the United Nations General Assembly. He focused on the problem of migration in the world, economic empowerment of women, climate change and concerns over terrorism and North Korea’s nuclear weapons. The Costa Rican president was part of the high-level panel for the economic empowerment of […]
Don’t drink alcohol during pregnancy, the baby is at risk!
If a woman consumes alcohol during pregnancy, the baby’s life is at risk. In addition, the baby can be born with many physical and mental complications that could be irreversible. These health problems are part of a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). If the baby does not die, he could be born with […]
Schools in Turrialba and Cártago are regularly working
Schools in Turrialba and Cartago are working as usual, as confirmed by Ronald Ramírez, supervisor of schools in circuit 04 and representative of the National Emergency Commission (CNE). On Monday, Turrialba volcano presented at least 5 eruptions, and as consequence, Juan Santamaría International Airport decided to close its door. Ramírez informed that Turrialba’s volcanic activity […]