Costa Rican exports of processed tuna that have increased by precent, compared to the $16 million exported in 2012, according to data from the Foreign Trade Promoter (Procomer). The U.S. market consumed 43 percent of the export that has contributed to increased employment in Puntarenas. Original Article in crhoy.com
Archives for December 2013
International Festival of Arts will bring 1,125 artists from 32 countries
The International Festival of Arts (FIA) will bring 1,125 artists from 32 countries to perform in events that include dance, theater and circus. Unlike in other years, the FIA, to be held April 4th to the 13th. will not focus exclusively on the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and will be held in Chinatown, the Old Customs […]
Black market in the sale of smartphones driving assaults
Consumers taking advantage of Christmas bonuses to buy new smartphones are being warned of an increase in armed cell phone robberies. In 2012 there were a total of 8,749 cell phone robberies, and 2,397 occurred during the Christmas season. As of October 31st of this year, a total of 9,450 rounds cell phone robberies have […]
Brutality of recent crimes confirms evolution of violence, according to OIJ
According to Francisco Segura, director of the Judicial Investigative Police (OIJ) there now exists a total total disregard for human life among the criminal element in Costa Rica. He cited the shooting of a pregnant women in the stomach during a recent robbery and the trend toward multiple gunshot wounds among victims. Original Article in […]