Costa Rica prosecutor opens case into president for'influence peddling '
Costa Rica's top prosecutor has opened a case against President Rodrigo Chaves and various other government officials for allegations of "influence peddling," the Attorney General's office confirmed on Tuesday. The case comes after a complaint was lodged by businessman Leonel Baruch late last…#costarica #rodrigochaves #leonelbaruch #chaves (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The beautiful seaside town where locals live so long 102-year-olds still go horse riding
The Costa Rican land surrounded by water on most, but not all of its borders, is home to 44 people who have reached the age of 100 years. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
National Youth Council Member Cissy Wang Shares Her Experience at the Inter-American Conference in the Bahamas
As a young leader, I had the privilege to attend the XXII Red Cross Inter-American Conference as the American Red Cross’ Youth Delegate. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime to sit alongside fellow youth and National Society leaders and innovate “Local Solutions to Global Challenges,” a clearly fitting theme for the conference.
A total of 34 National Societies gathered in Nassau, Bahamas with an objective of strengthening cooperation among the region’s societies and establishing a shared commitment to addressing global humanitarian concerns.
Within the American Red Cross, I serve as the Peer Outreach Wor...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: International Volunteers american red cross Bahamas National Youth Council Red Cross Youth volunteering youth volunteers Source Type: news
Two goals in 2 minutes help Japan beat Costa Rica 2-0 at Women's World Cup
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored two minutes apart in the first half to lead Japan to a 2-0 Women's World Cup victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday that put the Japanese on the brink of advancing to the knockout stage. Japan could advance out of Group C later…#dunedin #newzealand #hikarunaomoto #aobafujino #worldcup #costarica #groupc #spain #zambia #auckland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
California couple charged nearly $30K for one Uber ride
Douglas Ordonez and Dominique Adams were excited to celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary with a vow renewal during an idyllic getaway, but an Uber charge for nearly $30,000 left them without money in a foreign country. It all started when Adams was in Costa Rica and took an Uber to the…#douglasordonez #dominiqueadams #costarica #guatemala #ktla #costarican #colones #uberanduber #uber #atuber (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
“They have to fight”: People of African descent face deadly, systemic racism and sexism in health sectors across the Americas, UNFPA reports
TALAMANCA, Costa Rica/UNITED NATIONS, New York– “When I’m working in the gynaecology area and I see an Afrodescendent person, I feel concerned. (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - July 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
“They have to fight”: People of African descent face deadly, systemic racism and sexism in health systems across the Americas, UNFPA reports
TALAMANCA, Costa Rica/UNITED NATIONS, New York– “When I’m working in the gynaecology area and I see an Afrodescendent person, I feel concerned. (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - July 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Researchers found a rare octopus nursery off the coast of Costa Rica
It's only the world's third known octopus nursery. The research team may have also discovered a new species of Muusoctopus, a genus of small to medium sized octopus that lacks an ink sack.(Image credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - July 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Hernandez Source Type: news
Deep-Sea Octopus Nursery Found Beneath The Waves Off Costa Rica
There are only three known sites where octopus mothers gather to brood. (Source: Science - The Huffington Post)
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - July 1, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Do Kwon Sentenced To Prison In Montenegro After Attempting To Flee Country: Extradition Could Come Next
A Montenegro court handed down prison sentences to Do Kwon, founder of the Terra LUNA/USD blockchain, and Terra executive Han Chang-Joon for attempting to flee the country using counterfeit Costa Rican passports. The incident, which took place in March, saw the duo trying to board a private jet.…#montenegro #terralunausd #terra #hanchangjoon #costarican #podgorica #singapore #fdic #kwon #han (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do Kwon found guilty in Montenegro fake passport case
Do Kwon has been found guilty by a court in Montenegro of using a fake Costa Rican passport in an attempt to leave the country in March. The former co-founder and CEO of Terra Labs was sentenced to four months in jail, according to a court statement. Do Kwon pleaded not guilty on Friday, according…#montenegro #costarican #terralabs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison in Montenegro
The co-founder of the failed Terraform project has been sentenced to spend four months in a Montenegro prison, which includes his time in custody. Recall that Kwon was caught at a local airport trying to flee the country with a fake Costa Rican passport. The Basic Court in Podgorica announced on…#terraform #montenegro #costarican #basiccourt #podgorica #hanchangjoon #arednotice #interpol #belgium #kwon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do Kwon sentenced to four months in Montenegrin jail for using forged passport
Former Terra CEO and associate convicted of using bogus Costa Rica passports in March in attempt to leave for Dubai. • Sentences will be served as US and South Korean authorities press extradition for fraud charges connected to Terra’s collapse in 2022. A court in Montenegro Monday convicted…#costarica #dubai #sentences #southkorean #montenegro #costarican #balkan #hanchangjoon #podgorica #singapore (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists record first known ‘virgin birth’ in female crocodile in Costa Rica
Reptile had been in captivity for 16 years when zookeepers discovered eggs, journal reportsScientists have recorded the first known case of a “virgin birth” in a female crocodile that had no contact with males for about 16 years.The reptile was able to produce a fully formed foetus that was 99.9% genetically identical to her.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 7, 2023 Category: Science Authors: PA Media Tags: Crocodiles Animals Environment Science Wildlife Costa Rica Biology Reproduction Source Type: news
Menstrual Health and Hygiene Is Unaffordable for Poor Girls and Women in Latin America
This article is part of IPS coverage of Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrated on May 28. (Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health)
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - May 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Humberto Marquez Tags: Active Citizens Civil Society Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Gender Global Governance Headlines Health Human Rights IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Latin America & the Caribbean Population Poverty & SDGs Regional Cate Source Type: news
