C. Everett Koop, known for his tenure as U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was renowned for his pediatric surgery and attention to the HIV-AIDS crisis. He’d often say: “You are not healthy without good oral health.” He emphasized the significance of oral health, stating that it’s integral to […]
Monthly Archives: May 2024
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The opposition presidential candidate Rómulo Roux called on Panamanians this Wednesday at a campaign closing event to vote in the May 5 elections to change the Constitution and dismantle the political system “that shields corruption.” On Sunday, “we are going to vote for a change to the Constitution to dismantle […]
Ricardo Muñoz, a member of the environmental group Nido de Halcón (Hawk’s Nest), revealed that he has faced threats for his advocacy in defense of the Coris wetland, in the province of Cartago. He explained that while he previously had permission to access the farms near the wetland, he was […]
One ton of plastic waste was recovered from the Virilla River. Since the installation of the floating waste collection fence, another ton of plastic waste has been prevented from reaching the sea. It is estimated that the Virilla River captures up to 80% of the floating waste from the water […]
Este 1.° de mayo asumirán los 1.036 regidores, propietarios y suplentes, que fueron electos en las elecciones municipales del pasado 4 de febrero. (Albert Marín) Este miércoles 1.° de mayo, 518 regidores propietarios y la misma cantidad de suplentes asumen funciones en los concejos municipales de los 84 cantones del […]
As Costa Rica gears up to celebrate Labor Day, it is essential to reflect on the significance of this holiday and its deep-rooted history in Costa Rica. Labor Day is not merely a day off from work; it is a celebration of the indomitable spirit and tireless efforts of the […]
El desarrollo de nuevas herramientas basadas en Inteligencia Artificial también ha sido aprovechado por los ciberdelincuentes para cometer fechorías, afectando diversos sectores, entre ellos el bancario. Lea más: “La IA puede ser utilizada para ataques más sofisticados y engañosos”, Anthony Lauro, estratega en ciberseguridad Y es que, alrededor del 51% […]
QCOSTARICA — Legislator Jorge Dengo Rosabal from the Partido Liberal Progresista (PLP) introduced a bill to the current legislature proposing that Costa Rica adopt the U.S. dollar as its national currency. This is one of the final initiatives that the legislator put forth before stepping down from his position on […]
QCOSTARICA — A plane painted with New England Patriots branding landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport – San José Airport (SJO) – yesterday According to AERIS, the airport manager, the flight was a non-regular operation by a private operator not affiliated with the football franchise. “The flight corresponds to a […]
QCOSTARICA — The dollar exchange rate started the week on the rise, with one of the most significant increases since 2022, when the constant process of devaluation of the dollar began. While the Banco Central de Costa Rica – Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) maintains its rhetorical explanation that […]