The Neighbors of Playa Conchal located in the town of Brasilito, in Santa Cruz de Guanacaste, are complaining about the existence of an irregular vehicular transit in the area that would harm the ecosystem. The claim was raised in a constitutional complaint against the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the Municipality of Santa […]
Costa Ricans consume more alcohol, marijuana and cocaine than 5 years ago
The latest report released by the Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (IAFA) indicates that Costa Ricans are consuming more alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and crack than 5 years ago. Alcohol remains the most consumed drug. It is estimated that 27.9% of the population actively drinks liquor, which means they drink at least once a month. […]
Agricultural productivity must increase to feed the world
The growth rate of agricultural productivity in the world has not reached optimal levels and if this trend doesn’t change, the world might not be able to produce the food, fiber and biofuels required by a rapidly-growing world population. This was one of the most important conclusions of the Report on the Global Agricultural Productivity, […]
Constitutional Court green-lighted the law against improper relations
The Constitutional Court green-lighted the law that makes punishable by imprisonment the improper relationships between adults and minors, approved in the first reading by the Legislative Assembly on August 29th. The legislators concluded that there are no vices of unconstitutional nature, after resolving a query raised by a group of legislators headed by Otto Guevara. […]
Trade mission to Israel will be in motion by early 2017
The Chamber of Importers (CRECEX) and the Embassy of Israel are organizing a rapprochement between Israeli businessmen and Costa Ricans to increase the trade between the two countries, and Costa Rica is coordinating a mission to visit them in the first months of 2017. CRECEX highlights the opportunities for food products with high added value […]
Legislator demands explanations from Vice Minister of MOPT regarding OAS case
The representative of Partido Renovación Costarricense, Gonzalo Ramírez, criticized the position of Vice Minister of Infrastructure of MOPT, Giselle Alfaro, expressing that canceling the concession for the project of the San José-San Ramón’s road is a mistake. The legislator sent a letter to the officer to demand an explanation and a detailed report of the […]