Tag: piropos

(QCOSTARICA) In the coming days, the criminal courts in Costa Rica will be able to impose fines and prison sentences for street sexual harassment - "acoso sexual callejero" in Spanish -  in public places and in means of transport. This Monday morning, the law that...

QCOSTARICA - A proposed law to ban "piropos" (cat calls) has failed to obtain legislative support. Although some women don't mind comment directed their way, others do, in particular when the comments are vulgar and indecent, causing discomfort and indignation. The controversy over the possible sanctioning...