A sunny and cool morning, full of good wishes and adrenaline was experienced on Sunday, October 9th during the walk, race and other activities planned by Ana Gabriela Ross Foundation in La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Families, friends, neighbors and personalities gathered, mostly dressed in pink to support the fight against cancer in the country and […]
Costa Ricans would have to pay for their ID after the sixth replacement
Alina Guadamuz proposes that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal charges the cost of the identity card after the sixth replacement request by the holder over a period of 10 years. The idea is not new, but the lawyer intends to stop complaints and find a solution. My proposal is to amend Article 77th of the Organic […]
Residents of Dos Cercas enjoy a new recreational park
A vacant lot full of garbage, located in Desamparados de Dos Cercas, is now a recreational park that adults and children alike can enjoy . Thanks to the alliance of private and public organizations, the residents of this community can now have fun in the green areas, the communal tables and in the playground for […]
Depression and suicide attempts are tarnishing the mental health of Costa Ricans
World Mental Health Day is on October 10th. However, in Costa Rica the celebration is affected by mental disorders such as depression and suicidal thoughts. Just in the first half of 2016, authorities reported to have treated more than 23,000 episodes of depression and 578 cases of suicides attempts, according to data from the Department […]
Ex Judge pretended to be dead to save his life
Judge Álvaro Fernández Silva’s former maid’s daughter, along with two accomplices, tricked him and made him believe that she needed legal help in a case of domestic violence. However, the girl’s true intention, surnamed Arroyo, was to attack him and rob Fernández Silva’s home, located in Poás Alajuela. Since the victim has met Arroyo before, […]
People from Limón will march for peace on October 15th
Due to the recent events in Limón, a group of citizens is going to march for peace on October 15th. The appointment is at 10:00 a.m. from Vargas Park to downtown Limón and then, people will return to the park to end the activity with a vigil. Limón United for Peace March is organized by […]