Under a court order yesterday, a kindergartner with Down’s syndrome will be able to attend the private Lincoln School in Moravia, east of San José, according to a statement from the Judicial Branch.
The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (Sala IV) issued an injunction against Lincoln and the Public Education Ministry for denying the student […]
By María Gabriela Díaz Tico Times Staff
Rodrigo Madrigal, a nationally and internationally renowned Costa Rican political figure, passed away yesterday at dawn at age 82. Madrigal, a lawyer and journalist who served as a diplomat and lawmaker, among many other fields, is famous for his contributions to the Central American peace process.
As Foreign Minister […]
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Two coffee cooperatives in Guanacaste have come out with new organic brands, and they promise to invest 25 U.S. cents into education for every package sold.
The producers are from Hojancha, Nicoya, Santa Cruz and Nandayure. The new brands are Diría and Pampa. The cooperatives are Coopepilangosta and Coopecerroazul. Producers promise […]
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
President Óscar Arias Sánchez signed into law Wednesday a measure to give an economic boost to organic farming.
The event took place in Pérez Zeledón where the president and his Consejo de Gobierno met to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the canton.
Alfredo Volio, the minister of Producción, said that Costa Rica […]
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The legislative anti-drug trafficking commission will be asked to launch an investigation of the Costa Rican activities of a jailed drug cartel figure.
That was something sought by Kevin Casas, the second vice president of the country, when he appeared before the full Asamblea Legislative to discuss his relationship or lack […]
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Wednesday was a milestone for the pending free trade treaty with the United States. The Comisión de Asuntos Internacionales finished hearing testimony on the treaty. The final set of witnesses was Marco Vinicio Ruiz, the minister of Comercio Exterior, Amparo Pacheco, a vice minister, and various experts […]
