This year has already become the year with highest number of homicides in the history of Costa Rica. 2016 ended with 578 violent deaths, but this year the figure is already 582. This means that there have already been four more homicides than in 2016, making 2017 the most violent year in the country. The […]
Archives for December 2017
Fuel extraction in Manzanillo finally concluded
The works to extract diesel from the ship Yicel stranded in the South Caribbean were completed successfully on Sunday at two o’clock in the afternoon. The inter-institutional commission formed by representatives of Coast Guard, Sinac park rangers, Talamanca Public Force, Recope, Firemen, National Emergencies Commission, MOPT and the Shipping Agency Atlantic Shipping managed to correctly […]
Extraordinary vaccination against measles to be carried out by the CCSS
Measles is a very contagious and serious disease transmitted very easily through drops from the nose, mouth and pharynx of infected people, which is why it’s so important to have good vaccination campaigns. Therefore, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) proposes an additional vaccination day for next year. Doctors of the Immunization Program of […]
Reduce 50% of your garbage with these tips
The University of Costa Rica (UCR) published a guide to reduce the production of garbage by 50%. The key is in the management of organic waste, such as vegetable peels or remains of fruits, eggshells, leaves, waste tea and coffee. According to Ministry of Health records, each Costa Rican produces 1.1 kilograms of garbage per […]
Tosty’s float won the Festival of Light
The Festival of Light captivated thousands of Costa Ricans this Saturday. Nearly one million people went to the capital to enjoy Christmas. Floats, bands, cheerleading groups, but above all much magic and illusion were the tone of the night. In the end, in addition to the enjoyment of youngsters and elders alike, the night left […]
Honduran President wins controversial elections
On Sunday night, President Juan Orlando Hernández was declared the winner of the controversial elections in Honduras by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). In the midst of the announcement, the opposition reported that it plans to resume protests in the streets to denounce fraud. The re-elected president for the four-year term 2018-2022 is the citizen […]