According to Civil Defense, 316,000 people have been evacuated as a result of a preventive measure in eastern Cuba, due to the imminent impact of Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean. Luis Angel Macareño, from the Civil Defense Department, explained that the population at risk was taken mostly to private homes and shelters. The government of […]
A Jamaican citizen died after being shot several times
The Judicial Investigation Organization is investigating a 38-year-old Jamaican citizen’s death. His last name was Charles and he died on Monday after being shot several times. The incident occurred at 9:00 am outside a cafe located in Tres Ríos, where the victim apparently worked as a cook. Charles was about to open the place when at […]
Paris Agreement was approved in second reading
After the second reading, the Legislative Assembly approved the Paris Agreement, a global initiative that promotes actions to fight climate change. The agreement, which received 43 votes in favor and 1 against, was signed in December, 2015 by 195 countries in the French capital. It is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on […]
Teachers do not support the law against bullying in schools
The Association of High School Teachers (APSE) described as “negligent and malicious” the law that aims to prevent bullying in public and private schools. The bill was passed in second reading on September 21st, and it intends to prevent harassment and to sanction teachers or school officials who fail to address such cases. However, it doesn’t […]
Octubre Urbano: fall in love with the city
“Octubre Urbano” wants to promote the best areas of the city and make people enjoy of those sites. As part of an initiative led by the Ministry of Justice and Peace, the municipalities of Montes de Oca and Curridabat, along with public and private companies, launched on October 3rd the #SoyCiudad campaign. Victor Barrantes, Vice Minister […]
Costa Rica postponed a meeting with the EU on ornamental Plants
The government decided to postpone the meeting with the European Union in Brussels. It aimed to protect the exportation of ornamental plants. The decision was made due to the cancellation of flights as a result of the ash fall. In addition, MAG authorities allowed the Ministry of Foreign Trade to negotiate with the European Union a […]