Being cocerned about the water they consume became a daily experience in some communities from Bagaces, Guanacaste. Arsenic in the precious liquid does not disappear. However, the Aqueducts and Sewers Institute (AyA) assure that its levels have lowered. We are continuously monitoring our arsenic-removing plants. When the concentration rises to more than 7, we immediately […]
Archives for February 21, 2017
Drones are forbidden at La Sabana Metropolitan Park
La Sabana Metropolitan Park offers a great scenery and it is much better if you look at it from the sky. Many people took advantage of the heights thanks to the drones. However, the Costa Rican Institute of Sport and Recreation (ICODER) had to place 2 signs to indicate that the use of drones is […]
Fiscal deficit grows at a slower pace
The fiscal deficit, or excess government spending over tax revenues, keeps the pace of deceleration shown in previous months. This means that the gap is growing less and less. In January this year, the deficit amounted to ¢185 billion, about ¢9,400 million less than a year ago. In terms of comparison to the size of […]
Uber’s urgent investigation for sexual harassment
Uber CEO, Travis Kalanick, announced the begining of an “urgent investigation” in the private transport company, after a former employee used a blog entry to denounced harassment and prevailing sexism in the company. What is described here is abhorrent (and) contrary to everything we believe in. Anyone who behaves that way or thinks that’s okay […]
A man attacked a 5-year-old girl
On February 20th, after 1:00 am, a guy met one of his friends to accompany him to drink some liquor. As the man did not want to drink with him, the subject went into his house and attacked his friend’s 5-year-old stepdaughter. The girl was asleep in her room when the man entered and attacked […]
Authorities investigate fraud with luxury condominiums
National authorities are investigating an alleged fraud by a real estate company that sales luxury condominiums. According to the Office of the Deputy Prosecutor against Frauds, there is an investigation against the company Homes Real Estate Group, on accounts of consumer swindle. The Public Prosecutor’s Office said the real estate projects in question are luxury […]