The Law that makes punishable by imprisonment the improper relationships between adults and minors was approved in the Legislature’s second debate. The reform had 43 votes in favor and 4 votes against (3 legislators from Movimiento Libertario and Ligia Fallas, from Frente Amplio). The initiative reforms Articles 159 and 161 of the Penal Code, also […]
The government is contradicting itself about MPS budget
Although the need to hire more police officers is huge, Minister of Security Gustavo Mata asked Legislators to reconsider their decision to cut the budget of PANI to give it to the institution he leads. Taking away money from an institution such as PANI, which helps women, children and adolescents, is not the best way […]
Minister urges cell phone companies to be cautious regarding rates’ deregulation
The State would stop setting the rates for mobile and internet services but would remain vigilant on the quality of the services provided by the companies if the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) manages to define the relevant markets. This discussion is about the definition of 11 new markets that will set the ‘effective competition’ for […]
Who is “Ojos bellos”?
His real name is Dinier Estrada Jiménez and he is known under the alias of “ojos bellos”. The 25-year-old man was was sentenced to 33 years in prison in 2015 for the death of a 12-year-old girl that occurred in 2010, when the little one was killed in the middle of a gunfight in which […]
500 children are looking for good-hearted people for December
500 children are in the need of people with a sense of solidarity for Christmas. Costa Rica’s Smiles of Hope Association (SDE) is looking for people who want to donate gifts or nonperishable food to children who live in marginalized areas. José Granados, a member of SDE’s board explained that this is a non-profit organization […]
The Sixth edition of “Vive la Madera” Fair will be held in November
The sixth edition of “Vive la Madera” and C- Neutrality Fair, which offers one of the most complete exhibitions of wood products such as handcrafts, furniture, construction and others, will be held in Pedregal’s Events Center from November 4th to 6th. The event is organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the National Forestry […]