Accessibility as a universal right has become an essential element in the environments, processes, goods, products and services that any society must provide to its citizens. For this reason, the Costa Rican National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE) has been implementing objects, instruments, tools and devices that allow and will […]
Daily Archives: January 2, 2025
15 posts
“Environmental crimes are suddenly a subject that is not so bombastic, it does not occur as much as drug trafficking, homicides. But it is an issue that is currently the fourth highest-grossing crime worldwide.” This is how the director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), Randall Zúñiga, summarizes his diagnosis […]
View Post Last Sunday, two men opened fire at a Police Force patrol car carrying two officers during a chase, in Batán, Limón province. Mainor Obregón, the driver of the patrol car, was struck by one of the bullets, causing the vehicle to leave the road and overturn. The other […]
At the early age of 17, when she was just beginning to outline her professional future at an Alma Mater, a young woman from Nicoya rubs shoulders with the big leagues of global environmental movements that fight, among other fronts, against global phenomena such as climate change, the reduction of […]
Franklin Chang Díaz, a renowned Costa Rican astronaut and physicist, continues to push the boundaries of science and technology with his innovative projects. His latest endeavors are not only groundbreaking but also hold the potential to revolutionize various industries. Let’s delve into some of his most exciting projects and their […]
Some 302,000 migrants, mostly Venezuelans, crossed the Panamanian jungle of Darién in 2024 on their way to the United States, 41% less than the previous year, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced on Thursday. This decrease is registered less than three weeks before Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the […]
A published study has revealed that high consumption of ultra-processed products is associated with faster biological aging. These products include cookies, sodas, and ready-made meals that often contain high levels of sugars, saturated fats, and additives. The research, published in the journal The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed data […]
Expats reflect on their key experiences of 2024 and share their aspirations for 2025. Their genuine stories highlight the diverse paths of expatriates, as well as the shared experiences that connect those who have decided to make their homes far from their homelands. Frédéric has been teaching martial arts full-time […]
With the arrival of the vacation season, thousands of people are preparing to enjoy the beaches. However, authorities have issued a series of key recommendations to ensure the safety of vacationers and avoid economic sanctions. These measures are especially relevant due to the current weather conditions, characterized by strong winds. […]
President Xiomara Castro warned on Wednesday that she will expel U.S. military bases from Honduras if President-elect Donald Trump fulfills his threat to order mass deportations of Hondurans when he takes office on January 20. “In the face of a hostile attitude of mass expulsion” of Hondurans, “we would have […]