Donald Trump has already begun to make decisions about the people he will be working with on January 20th, when he will take office as President of the United States. Latin America, including Costa Rica, is aware of what may happen, mainly as a result of Trump’s campaign promises, which call into question what may […]
Archives for November 17, 2016
Luis Guillermo Solís ranks last among Central American leaders
President Luis Guillermo Solís continues with a negative score and he remains in the last place of approval among the leaders of Central America and the Dominican Republic. This was revealed by the Cid Gallup Public Opinion Survey of the last quarter of the year. On the other hand, the Danilo Medina, President of the […]
Turrialba Volcano continues with passive but sustained emanations
During the first 11 days of November the eruptive activity of Turrialba volcano was characterized by passive but continuous emanations of ash and some short periods of non-activity. From the 12th and until the 15th of November the emanations diminished and the volcano now shows low discharges of material. The weather conditions were very variable […]
Mannequin Challenge at Tibás Fire Station
Mannequin Challenge has invaded the world and Costa Rica is now part of it. Firefighters at Tibás station decided to do it. Cristian Sánchez, captain at the station, declared that the video was just a practice, since their goal is to make a new one in which they can use some elements to deliver a […]
Bees attack Legislative Assembly
On Wednesday afternoon, firefighter units arrived to the Legislature to address an incident due to a bees attack in Castillo Azul, Presidency of the Congress. Insects stung a man in his left eye, while working in the gardens of Castillo Azul, but the attack had no major consequences. According to the victim, Geovanny Chinchilla, who […]
ARESEP would save ¢ 700 million with fewer consultancies and remunerations
The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) would decrease the budget for 2017 in ¢ 700 million, after filing a readjustment with the Comptroller General of the Republic. The reduction would take place in remunerations, consultancy and operating expenses, which arise from a decrease in expenditure plan implemented by the new administration. During the period […]