Legislators of several fractions presented a motion so that the Government does not sign the protocol to apply the therapeutic abortion that would allow this practice when the life of the baby or the woman is at risk. Article 121 of the Criminal Code indicates that an abortion practiced with the consent of the woman […]
Archives for January 18, 2019
Prosecutor will request trial against Óscar Arias
The Public Ministry made it clear – once again – that they have sufficient elements to take former President Óscar Arias Sánchez, 1986-1990 and 2006-2010, to trial for the Crucitas case. Arias, accused of the alleged crime of malfeasance, faces a preliminary hearing that will define whether he will be accused. Roberto Dobles Mora, former […]
Chancellor wants Costa Rica to join lawsuit against Nicolás Maduro
Foreign Minister Manuel Ventura tries to convince President Carlos Alvarado to amend what he considers to be “a historical error” of his administration: not joining the lawsuit against Nicolás Maduro before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity in Venezuela. The president, who argues that his administration has not been hesitant in matters […]
Civil Registry approved 300 name changes for transgender people
In one year, 300 people were able to change their name according to their self-perceived gender identity, as confirmed by the Civil Registry of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). As explained by Luis Guillermo Chinchilla, Senior Civil Officer, a total of 362 applications have been filed since the ruling of the Inter-American Court of Human […]
Rincón de la Vieja eruption affected wildlife in nearby areas
After the eruption in the active crater of Rincón de la Vieja volcano, residents of Gavilán and Buenos Aires sectors of Upala reported a grayish color in the Pénjamo, Azul and Quebrada Azufrada rivers, at around 7 am on Thursday. In Burma de Upala, residents reported the Niño River (located 15 km from the volcano) […]
Mirador CR warns about crocodiles in Playa Linda
A group of approximately 10 crocodiles was seen on Wednesday in the estuary of Playa Linda in the district of Savegre, Quepos. The video, published by Mirador CR, warns visitors about the presence of these animals so they don’t go swimming during the tide, to avoid an unfortunate accident. The animals were on a beach […]