Cruz Roja Costarricense
The Cruz Roja Costarricense, or Costa Rican Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency medical services, disaster response, and community health initiatives throughout Costa Rica. Founded in 1885, it plays a crucial role in responding to emergencies, including natural disasters and accidents, while also promoting health and safety awareness among the public. In recent news, they were involved in responding to a multiple vehicle collision on Route 27, where they provided urgent medical assistance to the victims.
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Recent news mentions
Members of the Cruz Roja Costarricense are part of the rescue team working in Venezuela.
Costa Rica envía 48 rescatistas y 12 toneladas de equipo en misión humanitaria a Venezuela
Costa Rica· 2026-06-28
Cruz Roja Costarricense is sending 16 rescuers to Venezuela to support the search for survivors after the earthquakes.
Rescatistas de Costa Rica viajarán a Venezuela para apoyar búsqueda de sobrevivientes tras terremotos, anuncia Cruz RojaCosta Rica· 2026-06-27
Cruz Roja Costarricense confirmed the details of the accident and the number of patients attended.
Cámara capta aparatoso accidente en La Uruca: una mujer fue trasladada a centro médicoCosta Rica· 2026-01-15
Cruz Roja Costarricense attended two incidents in waterfalls on Sunday afternoon.
Dos accidentes en cataratas en Costa Rica: una en Turrialba y otra en Pérez ZeledónCosta Rica· 2025-11-10
Cruz Roja Costarricense reported the accident involving two women and two men.
Dos mujeres en condición crítica al ser embestidas por motociclista en AlajuelaCosta Rica· 2025-10-31The Costa Rican Red Cross is participating in the rescue operation.
Búsqueda de niño que cayó en alcantarilla en Goicoechea suma más de 15 horasCosta Rica· 2025-09-27
Cruz Roja Costarricense participated in the rescue operation and reported the tragic news of the child's death.
‘Nos duele muchísimo’: Bomberos comparten su dolor por muerte de menor en pozo con emotivo mensajeCosta Rica· 2025-09-22The Cruz Roja Costarricense provided details about the evacuation of people during the fire incident.
Bomberos atienden gran incendio en planta de DemasaCosta Rica· 2025-09-17Cruz Roja Costarricense provided assistance to the affected individuals after a multiple collision.
Choque múltiple en ruta 27: cuatro personas trasladadas de urgencia, incluyendo un bebéCosta Rica· 2025-07-12